Lawrence County , Illinois
Population: 15,137 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $53,438 Home $95,500 Rent $810/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 15,137 residents, Lawrence County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Lawrence County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$53,438
Median Income
household
$95,500
Home Value
median
$810/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $53,438 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,702 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| Median Home Value | $95,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $810/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 15,137 |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.7%
Obesity
12.8%
Diabetes
17.6%
Smoking
38.1%
High Blood Pressure
27.0%
No Physical Activity
22.0%
Depression
39.6%
Insufficient Sleep
76.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 49.2 · 49th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
45.74
🌀 Hurricane
22.11
🔥 Wildfire
0.54
❄️ Winter Storm
49.17
🌍 Earthquake
85.46
☀️ Drought
85.85
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