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Lawson, MO
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Lawson, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Lawson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lawson residents earn a median household income of $63,799 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,039. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawson is $169,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,019. Median rent is $1,006/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Lawson reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 795/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Lawson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawson has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.