Illinois
Lawrenceville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,241. Residents earn $44,885 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lawrenceville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lawrenceville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lawrenceville is $44,885, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lawrenceville is $77,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $749 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Lawrenceville is below the national average at 279 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,346 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.
17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Lawrenceville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 15.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,885 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,251 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $984 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,417 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 258 |
| County GDP | $661M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,543 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.28% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $77,600 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $71,745 |
| Census Median Rent | $749 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,543 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.28% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,521/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Total Violent | 278.6/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 23.2/100K |
| Assault | 255.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,346.3/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 626.7/100K |
| Theft | 626.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 92.9/100K |
| Arson | 23.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.6 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 448 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,963/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7263°N, 87.6873°W |
| County FIPS | 17101 |
Winner: Republican by 56.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.6% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,963/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |