Lawrence Unified School District 497, KS
Living in Lawrence USD 497
Bikeability54
Walkability64
Commute83
Public Transit48
Affordability69
Public Safety99
Airports47
Hospitals81
Colleges43
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Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
101kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
29 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
53%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
50%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years44%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black4%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate16%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree26%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone19%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$200kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$767Median Monthly Rent+$131 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lawrence USD 497
United States45
Kansas56
Lawrence Metro Area2
Douglas County2
Property Crime in Lawrence USD 497
United States48
Kansas58
Lawrence Metro Area1
Douglas County1
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump27%
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 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawrence USD 497
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding42
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lawrence Unified School District 497, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lawrence Unified School District 497, KS
Bishop Seabury Academy
1 miles, N
Lawrence Montessori School
2 miles, NW
Corpus Christi Catholic School
2 miles, NW
Montessori Childrens House
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lawrence Unified School District 497, KS
University of Kansas
3 miles, NE
Baker University
12 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Ottawa
23 miles, S
Ottawa University-Online
23 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lawrence Unified School District 497, KS
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NE
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
23 miles, W
Stormont Vail Hospital
23 miles, W
Adventhealth Ottawa
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lawrence Unified School District 497, KS
Kansas City International Airport
40 miles, NE
Manhattan Regional Airport
75 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
127 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
130 miles, S