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
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
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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