Lawrence County, SD

Living in Lawrence County

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 58
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 26
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Schools 49
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Residents

25k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$208k Median Home Value +$53k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$637 Median Monthly Rent +$185 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas58%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lawrence County

United States45
South Dakota31

Property Crime in Lawrence County

United States48
South Dakota34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 1 10
Feb 27 1 11
Mar 35 2 15
Apr 44 3 15
May 53 4 2
Jun 63 3 0
Jul 70 3 0
Aug 69 2 0
Sep 59 2 1
Oct 47 2 6
Nov 34 1 11
Dec 25 1 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawrence County

Inland Flooding34
Tornado16
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lawrence County, SD

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Colleges

Colleges near Lawrence County, SD

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lawrence County, SD

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Crook County Hospital
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Airports

Airports near Lawrence County, SD

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