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Lawrenceburg.
About
Life in Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg is a community of 11,732 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $42,343, median rent runs about $768 per month, and median home values are around $184,600. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lawrenceburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Foreign-Born
2.0%
Broadband Internet
88.2%
of households
Population Growth
+5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lawrenceburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lawrenceburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (75.0%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
20.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.1%
of households
Married Couples
34.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.24
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 35% below TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Lawrenceburg
In Lawrenceburg, rent runs 35% below the TN average, and home values are 36% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,212
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $236,576 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above TN average
Unemployment in Lawrenceburg
Unemployment in Lawrence County, which includes Lawrenceburg, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Lawrenceburg: Lawrence County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lawrence County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lawrenceburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.1 min avg
How Lawrenceburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lawrenceburg, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 38 mi
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)
Regional airport · few flights9,164 passengers boarded in 2025
- 71 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M 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 16% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lawrenceburg runs 16% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
277.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,128
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lawrenceburg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
69.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lawrence County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lawrence County, which includes Lawrenceburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $263,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Drought | $979,000 |
| 2023 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $113,000 |
| 2021 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $94,000 |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $418,000 |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $90,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $283,000 |
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
Lawrence County, county-wide
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lawrence County, which includes Lawrenceburg, is typically good — 290 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
290
per year
Moderate Days
66
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lawrence County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lawrenceburg has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
58.8"
Annual Snowfall
1.9"
Hot Days/Year
35
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
81
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
132
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 25°F | 5.29" |
| Feb | 53°F | 28°F | 5.66" |
| Mar | 61°F | 35°F | 5.48" |
| Apr | 71°F | 43°F | 5.13" |
| May | 78°F | 53°F | 4.57" |
| Jun | 85°F | 61°F | 4.78" |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.83" |
| Aug | 88°F | 64°F | 4.37" |
| Sep | 83°F | 56°F | 4.12" |
| Oct | 73°F | 44°F | 3.81" |
| Nov | 61°F | 33°F | 4.26" |
| Dec | 51°F | 28°F | 6.28" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Shiloh National Military Park, 58 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Shiloh National Military Park (58 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Shiloh National Military Park
National Military Park
58 mi awayStones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
67 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
92 mi awayBrices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
National Battlefield Site
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lawrenceburg
Lawrence County Public Library
519 East Gaines Street, Lawrenceburg
Cities Near Lawrenceburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lawrenceburg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lawrenceburg FAQ
Is Lawrenceburg, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Lawrenceburg's median rent is $775/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $42,343/year. Median home value is $184,600.
Is Lawrenceburg, Tennessee safe?⌄
Lawrenceburg's violent crime rate was 278 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1128 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee?⌄
Lawrence County, which includes Lawrenceburg, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Lawrenceburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $775/month and median household income is $42,343/year. The median home value is $184,600. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Lawrenceburg is 20 minutes, which is shorter than 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