Lawrence County, KY
Living in Lawrence County
Bikeability
3
Walkability
4
Commute
35
Public Transit
6
Affordability
99
Public Safety
98
Airports
11
Hospitals
22
Colleges
7
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
28
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
16k
Population
-170 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
10%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate43%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$33k
Median Household Income
+$3.9k (2010–19)
74%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office26%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$79k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
23%
Built 2000 or Later
$400
Median Monthly Rent
+$61 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home36%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas11%
Utility gas19%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lawrence County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Lawrence County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 33 | 3 | 5 |
Feb | 36 | 3 | 4 |
Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawrence County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lawrence County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lawrence County, KY
Trinity Christian Academy
8 miles, E
Carter Christian Academy
17 miles, NW
Our Lady of the Mountains School
18 miles, S
Faith Hills Christian School
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lawrence County, KY
Kentucky Christian University
21 miles, NW
Tri-State Bible College
26 miles, N
Marshall University
29 miles, NE
Morehead State University
39 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lawrence County, KY
Three Rivers Medical Center
7 miles, E
Paul B Hall Regional Medical Center
18 miles, S
Highlands Regional Medical Center
25 miles, S
King's Daughters' Medical Center
28 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lawrence County, KY
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
22 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
66 miles, E
Blue Grass Airport
102 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
112 miles, S