What are the schools like in Lawrence, NE?

School district data for Lawrence is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lawrence?

The median household income in Lawrence, NE is $61,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Lawrence, NE?

Lawrence has an average high temperature of 37.3°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.2 inches.

Lawrence, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Lawrence, NE?

Crime rate data for Lawrence is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Lawrence, NE a Good Place to Live?

Lawrence is a small town of 220 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $61,875 and a 5.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Lawrence stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lawrence is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lawrence city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lawrence metro area.

Metric	Lawrence, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$76,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Lawrence is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lawrence, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lawrence sees average highs of 37.3°F in January and 90.5°F in July, with 28.9 inches of annual precipitation and 23.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lawrence, NE
Average High — January	37.3°F
Average High — July	90.5°F
Annual Precipitation	28.9"
Annual Snowfall	23.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lawrence, NE	National Avg
Population	220	—
Median Age	52.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	30.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Deweese, NE 8 mi Blue Hill, NE 10 mi Nelson, NE 12 mi Fairfield, NE 13 mi Cowles, NE 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Lawrence

Lawrence, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68957

Lawrence vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawrence, NE affordable or expensive?

Lawrence has a median home value of $76,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $61,875.

What is the crime rate in Lawrence, NE?

Crime data for Lawrence is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Lawrence?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lawrence, NE a good place to live?

Lawrence, NE has a population of 220, a median household income of $61,875, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lawrence?

Lawrence averages 37.3°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.9 inches with about 23.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lawrence?

Lawrence, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68957.

What is the population of Lawrence?

The population of Lawrence, Nebraska is 220 with a median age of 52.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lawrence?

Key numbers for living in Lawrence: median home $76,700, median household income $61,875. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lawrence side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.