At a Glance
Median Income
$107,250
$44,907 per capita
Violent Crime
959/100K
4,734/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Lawson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawson residents earn a median household income of $107,250 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,907. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,165 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Lawson reports 959 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 152% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,734/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Lawson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans84.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,250
Per Capita$44,907
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,375M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,186
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$133,373
Housing Units69
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent959/100K
Property4,734/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation215 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawson was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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