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Lawrenceburg.
About
Life in Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg is a community of 11,838 people in Kentucky. The median household income is $66,486, median rent runs about $954 per month, and median home values are around $201,100. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Lawrenceburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Foreign-Born
1.7%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
+5.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.7% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Lawrenceburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lawrenceburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (40.4%), and 2.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.3%
of residents
65 and Older
12.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.3%
of households
Married Couples
48.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.62
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for KY
Rent, home values, and income in Lawrenceburg
Rent and home values here are close to the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,632
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $267,278 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for KY
Unemployment in Lawrenceburg
Unemployment in Anderson County, which includes Lawrenceburg, is close to the KY average.
Unemployment rate
Lawrenceburg: Anderson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Anderson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lawrenceburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.5 min avg
How Lawrenceburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lawrenceburg, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Small hub796k passengers boarded in 2025
- 71 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 93% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lawrenceburg runs 93% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
24.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
365.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lawrenceburg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
26.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Anderson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Anderson County, which includes Lawrenceburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 5 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Anderson County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jessamine County, KY (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 21 miles from Lawrenceburg) is typically good — 285 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
285
per year
Moderate Days
78
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Jessamine County, KY (21 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lawrenceburg has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.7"
Annual Snowfall
10.2"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
91
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
139
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 25°F | 3.36" |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 3.40" |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 4.51" |
| Apr | 65°F | 45°F | 4.60" |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 5.71" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 4.78" |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.41" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 3.11" |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 3.75" |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 3.20" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 4.03" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lawrenceburg
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lawrenceburg's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Frankfort
Bluegrass Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Versailles
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lawrenceburg (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 1,309 students · in-state tuition $9,807 · 38% graduate · median earnings $42,650 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Camp Nelson National Monument, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Camp Nelson National Monument (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
23 mi awayAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
52 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
67 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
78 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lawrenceburg
Anderson County Public Library
114 North Main Street, Lawrenceburg
Cities Near Lawrenceburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lawrenceburg FAQ
Is Lawrenceburg, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Lawrenceburg's median rent is $954/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,486/year. Median home value is $201,100.
Is Lawrenceburg, Kentucky safe?⌄
Lawrenceburg's violent crime rate was 24 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 366 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky?⌄
Anderson County, which includes Lawrenceburg, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Lawrenceburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $954/month and median household income is $66,486/year. The median home value is $201,100. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Lawrenceburg is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from