Lawrenceburg, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lawrence County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
11,732 Population 926/sq mi density
$41,458 Median Income $26,258 per capita
$158,100 Home Value $241,208 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
322 Violent Crime/100K 1,486 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$41,458 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$158,100 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lawrenceburg, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,458
45% below
$26,258 per capita
Home Value
$158,100
44% below
Zillow: $241,208
Median Rent
$768/mo
34% below
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
322/100K
15% below
1,486/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
23.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°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
55%
Home Value
56%
Rent
66%
Poverty
222%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
244%
Crime
85%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lawrenceburg a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lawrenceburg residents earn a median household income of $41,458 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,258. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 931 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lawrenceburg is $158,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,208. Median rent is $768/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Lawrenceburg reports 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,486/100K.

Education

16.6% of adults in Lawrenceburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lawrenceburg has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population11,732
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density926/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$41,458
Per Capita$26,258
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$1,585M
Avg Weekly Wage$880

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,100
Rent$768
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$241,208
Housing Units5,538
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

F
Violent322/100K
Property1,486/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,411/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation914 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Lawrenceburg was founded in 1819.
The median home in Lawrenceburg was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Maury County Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.