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Lawtey, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Union County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,317
Population
872/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$21,362 per capita
$160,900
Home Value
$223,122 Zillow
$670
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
554
Violent Crime/100K
693 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 17.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,900 home value, $670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
554 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawtey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0484°N, 82.0725°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gainesville Regional (GNV) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in |
Lawtey has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and November the driest (2.3").