Lawrence, KS

Living in Lawrence

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 66
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 43
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Schools 35
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Residents

96k Population +9.9k (2010–19)
28  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
53% College-Educated
49% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years46%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black5%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate16%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree26%

Households

Family household49%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone19%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
70% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$196k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$769 Median Monthly Rent +$132 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lawrence

United States45
Kansas56
Lawrence Metro Area2
Douglas County2

Property Crime in Lawrence

United States48
Kansas58
Lawrence Metro Area1
Douglas County1

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 4
Feb 33 1 4
Mar 44 3 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 2 1
Dec 31 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawrence

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding38
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lawrence, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lawrence, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Lawrence, KS

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Baker University
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Washburn University
24 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lawrence, KS

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Airports

Airports near Lawrence, KS

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