Lawrence County , Indiana

Population: 45,077 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $65,551 Home $164,500 Rent $800/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 45,077 residents, Lawrence County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Indiana and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Lawrence County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$65,551
Median Income
household
$164,500
Home Value
median
$800/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $65,551
Per Capita Income $33,401
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Median Home Value $164,500
Median Gross Rent $800/mo
Owner Occupied 80.0%
Renter Occupied 20.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 45,077
Median Age 43.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.5%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

42.0%
Obesity
11.0%
Diabetes
17.3%
Smoking
40.1%
High Blood Pressure
25.1%
No Physical Activity
24.8%
Depression
39.4%
Insufficient Sleep
80.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 47.8  ·  48th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
74.27
🌀 Hurricane
15.56
🔥 Wildfire
15.59
❄️ Winter Storm
69.41
🌍 Earthquake
75.67
☀️ Drought
47.68

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