Lawson, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
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 3.2% (11% 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 $312,522. 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 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 476/100K.
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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.