Lawrence County, IL

Living in Lawrence County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 28
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 56
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Schools 11
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Residents

16k Population -816 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate35%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$7.9k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office15%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$78k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$444 Median Monthly Rent +$139 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home14%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas16%
Utility gas59%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lawrence County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Lawrence County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 3
Feb 35 3 3
Mar 44 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 65 6 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 34 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawrence County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding81
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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