Lawson, MO

Living in Lawson

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 34
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 70
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 33
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Schools 65
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Residents

2.1k Population -476 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +10 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate48%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$1k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +9% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office18%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$120k Median Home Value +$2.3k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$654 Median Monthly Rent +$40 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K50%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
LP gas3%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lawson

United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Clay County89

Property Crime in Lawson

United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Clay County78

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 4
Feb 33 2 5
Mar 43 3 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 2 1
Dec 31 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawson

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding74
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lawson, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Lawson, MO

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Shelterwood Academy
19 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Lawson, MO

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William Jewell College
16 miles, SW
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City Vision University
30 miles, SW
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Park University
30 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lawson, MO

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Airports

Airports near Lawson, MO

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