Lawrence, KS
Living in Lawrence
Bikeability
55
Walkability
66
Commute
83
Public Transit
48
Affordability
70
Public Safety
99
Airports
48
Hospitals
81
Colleges
43
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
35
1←Poor
Great→100
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
Montessori Childrens House
0 miles, E
St John Catholic School
1 miles, E
Bishop Seabury Academy
2 miles, SW
Veritas Christian School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lawrence, KS
University of Kansas
1 miles, E
Baker University
13 miles, S
Washburn University
24 miles, W
Ottawa University-Ottawa
25 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lawrence, KS
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NE
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
24 miles, W
Stormont Vail Hospital
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lawrence, KS
Kansas City International Airport
38 miles, NE
Manhattan Regional Airport
77 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
129 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
132 miles, S