Lawrence, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nuckolls County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
217
Population
517/sq mi density
$72,500
Median Income
$45,137 per capita
$81,300
Home Value
$203,507 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,300 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,880 ft (573 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2902°N, 98.2597°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nuckolls County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Lawrence has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").