Lawrenceburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Dearborn County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,155 Population 974/sq mi density
$52,778 Median Income $35,972 per capita
$191,400 Home Value $249,601 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
134 Violent Crime/100K 288 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,778 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$191,400 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lawrenceburg, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,778
30% below
$35,972 per capita
Home Value
$191,400
32% below
Zillow: $249,601
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
134/100K
65% below
288/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
21% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Lawrenceburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lawrenceburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
68%
Rent
63%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lawrenceburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lawrenceburg residents earn a median household income of $52,778 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,972. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lawrenceburg is $191,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,601. Median rent is $733/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Lawrenceburg reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 288/100K.

Education

26.7% of adults in Lawrenceburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lawrenceburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,155
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density974/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,778
Per Capita$35,972
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,601M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,400
Rent$733
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$249,601
Housing Units2,504
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent134/100K
Property288/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,671/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation700 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute17 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Lawrenceburg was founded in 1802.
The median home in Lawrenceburg was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.