Lawrence, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
95,459 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
55.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,838 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
28.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$269,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$730 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$895 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
1
Lawrence Metro Area
1
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
1
Lawrence Metro Area
1
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 28
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 6 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 2 1 43
Dec 1 3 31

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 26%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 2, KS State House District 44, KS
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Schools

Hillcrest Elem
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Lawrence West Middle School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Sunset Hill Elem
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Kansas
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Haskell Indian Nations University
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Baker University
13 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Lawrence Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Stormont Vail Hospital
24 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
38 miles, E • 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
77 miles, NW • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
129 miles, W • 1 star
Joplin Regional Airport
132 miles, S • 1 star
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