Lawrence County, Kentucky
Among the top 5% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
- top 1% for cost of living
- top 12% for violent crime
- bottom 16% for broadband access
Lawrence County is a county in Kentucky with about 16,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include cost of living, violent crime, and sales tax. It rates lower on walkability and broadband access.
Official websitelawrencecoky.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in3.2 in
muggy 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$42k9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$40kbetter than 99% of US counties
Home Value$100k12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$735better than 71% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 82% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.69%better than 64% of US counties
Income Tax4.84%better than 51% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.46%better than 72% of US counties
Unemployment5.2%better than 41% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.0 in61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall15.3 inbetter than 46% of US counties
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 30% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 42% of US counties
Comfortable Days81 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.3better than 46% of US counties
School Quality51.1better than 43% of US counties
Violent Crime197/100kbetter than 88% of US counties
Property Crime461/100kbetter than 75% of US counties
Community
Population16,22835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.248th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.041st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6485th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)96.4%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.5%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.5%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 19% of US counties
Walkability4.9/20better than 18% of US counties
Airport Distance124 mibetter than 35% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access75.6%better than 16% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.62better than 31% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 49% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lawrence County an affordable place to live?
- Lawrence County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $40k, better than 99% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lawrence County?
- The median home value in Lawrence County is $100k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lawrence County?
- Median household income in Lawrence County is $42k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lawrence County?
- Median gross rent in Lawrence County is $735 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lawrence County safe?
- Lawrence County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 197/100k (better than 88%). Property crime is 461/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County averages 76°F in July and 35°F in January, with 47.0 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lawrence County?
- Public-school quality in Lawrence County is about average, scoring better than 43% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lawrence County?
- The average one-way commute in Lawrence County is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)