Lawrence Metro Area, KS

Living in the Lawrence Metro Area

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Bikeability 51
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Walkability 61
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 43
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Schools 23
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Residents

120k Population +11k (2010–19)
30  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
50% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
54% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black4%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate18%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree24%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
73% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$199k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$765 Median Monthly Rent +$128 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
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 $199K25%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Lawrence Metro Area

United States45
Kansas56

Property Crime in the Lawrence Metro Area

United States48
Kansas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 4
Feb 34 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 44 2 1
Dec 32 2 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Lawrence Metro Area

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding48
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lawrence Metro Area, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lawrence Metro Area, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Lawrence Metro Area, KS

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University of Kansas
5 miles, NE
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Baker University
10 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lawrence Metro Area, KS

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Adventhealth Ottawa
21 miles, S
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Stormont Vail Hospital
24 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Lawrence Metro Area, KS

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