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Lawrenceville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lawrence County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,241 Population 1,963/sq mi density
$44,885 Median Income $28,251 per capita
$77,600 Home Value $71,745 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 1,346 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,885 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $749/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrenceville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation448 ft (137 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density1,963/sq mi
Coordinates38.7263°N, 87.6873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.4 / 100
Community Resilience47.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 35 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 34 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 81 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 35 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 123 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 84 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 128 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 20 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 39 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 125 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 132 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 35 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 140 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 36 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 117 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 65 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 33 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 129 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 34 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 625 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 86 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 34 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 29 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 38 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 75 km 1
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 100 km 24
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 100 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 53 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 4 km 0
Oct 24, 1967 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 22, 1960 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Lawrenceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.5").

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