Florida
Lawtey is a small town in Florida with a population of 1,317. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lawtey receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Lawtey has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Lawtey is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lawtey is $160,900, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lawtey is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 140 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 980 per 100,000, 50% below the national average.
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Lawtey enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,362 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,017 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,470 |
| Unemployment | 17.9% |
| 397% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 225 |
| County GDP | $533M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,222 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.00% |
| Commute Time | 46.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $160,900 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $223,122 |
| Census Median Rent | $670 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,222 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.00% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 17,101/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 6.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Total Violent | 140.1/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 140.1/100K |
| Total Property | 980.4/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 280.1/100K |
| Theft | 700.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.2 inches |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0484°N, 82.0725°W |
| County FIPS | 12125 |
Winner: Republican by 68.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.7% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 70.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 872/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 46.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |