Lawrence, Indiana
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 43% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 11% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 29% of US places
- top 11% for airport distance
- top 17% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 5% for sunny days
Lawrence is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 49,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, natural disaster risk, and cost of living. It rates lower on violent crime and sunny days.
Official websitecityoflawrence.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.7 in3.0 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 73% of US places
Home Value$193k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 36% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 44% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.92%better than 55% of US places
Income Tax5.22%better than 42% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 2.02%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.05%better than 46% of US places
Unemployment5.4%better than 36% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.6 in65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall26.7 inbetter than 37% of US places
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 5% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 45% of US places
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 55% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk38.8better than 83% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 22% of US places
School Quality46.8better than 29% of US places
Violent Crime1467/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Property Crime1985/100kbetter than 20% of US places
Community
Population49,21897th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.420th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6194th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+309th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)48.0%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)26.8%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)18.5%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.3%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 55% of US places
Walkability7.7/20better than 71% of US places
Airport Distance19 mibetter than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.8%better than 56% of US places
Amenities Nearby32.51better than 30% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 34% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lawrence an affordable place to live?
- Lawrence is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 73% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lawrence?
- The median home value in Lawrence is $193k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lawrence?
- Median household income in Lawrence is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lawrence?
- Median gross rent in Lawrence is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lawrence safe?
- Lawrence is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1467/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 1985/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lawrence?
- Lawrence averages 76°F in July and 29°F in January, with 46.6 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lawrence?
- Public-school quality in Lawrence is below average, scoring better than 29% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lawrence?
- The average one-way commute in Lawrence is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)