Lawson, MO
Living in Lawson
Bikeability13
Walkability34
Commute40
Public Transit19
Affordability80
Public Safety62
Airports70
Hospitals52
Colleges33
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Schools65
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Residents
2.1kPopulation-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
$60kMedian 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
$120kMedian Home Value+$2.3k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$654Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lawson, MO
Northern Hills Christian Academy
8 miles, W
Shelterwood Academy
19 miles, S
Children First Montessori
19 miles, W
Smithville Montessori Academy Ii
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lawson, MO
William Jewell College
16 miles, SW
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
25 miles, SW
City Vision University
30 miles, SW
Park University
30 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lawson, MO
Excelsior Springs Hospital
5 miles, S
New Liberty Hospital District
15 miles, SW
Ray County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SE
Cameron Regional Medical Center
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lawson, MO
Kansas City International Airport
28 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
115 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
133 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
148 miles, N