Lawrenceville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lawrence County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,241 Population 1,963/sq mi density
$44,885 Median Income $28,251 per capita
$77,600 Home Value $77,302 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
47 Violent Crime/100K 70 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,885 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $749/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lawrenceville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,885
40% below
$28,251 per capita
Home Value
$77,600
72% below
Zillow: $77,302
Median Rent
$749/mo
36% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
88% below
70/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Lawrenceville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
28%
Rent
64%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
181%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lawrenceville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lawrenceville residents earn a median household income of $44,885 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,251. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lawrenceville is $77,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,302. Median rent is $749/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Lawrenceville reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 70/100K.

Education

17.6% of adults in Lawrenceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lawrenceville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,241
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,963/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,885
Per Capita$28,251
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$661M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,600
Rent$749
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$77,302
Housing Units2,000
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent47/100K
Property70/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation448 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lawrenceville was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.