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Lawrence County
  • County in Tennessee

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Housing
    grade B+
  3. Nightlife
    grade C
  4. Good for Families
    grade B
  5. Diversity
    grade C+
  6. Jobs
    grade C
  7. Weather
    grade B minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade C
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  11. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Lawrence County is located in Tennessee with a population of 43,967. In Lawrence County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Lawrence County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lawrence County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$125,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$685
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    26%
  • Own
    74%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    470.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    79.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    29
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    926.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,149.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    238.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

Working in Lawrence County

Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$45,721
National
$69,021

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