Lawtey, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Union County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,317
Population
872/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$21,362 per capita
$160,900
Home Value
$236,965 Zillow
$670
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 24.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,900 home value, $670/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawtey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
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
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 | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in |
Lawtey has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 57°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and November the driest (2.3").