The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Lawrence county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 77.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 31.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 58% and the area covered by water is 0.52%. The overall influence score for Lawrence is 8.
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Lawrence County is located in southeastern Illinois, along the Wabash River. As of the 2018 census, the county had an estimated population of 16,637 people. The racial makeup of the county was 96.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in Lawrence County was $40,948 and the median family income was $46,838. About 15.5% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.7% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.
The majority of Lawrence County's residents live in rural areas or small towns and villages, with many relying on agriculture for their livelihoods. The county has an unemployment rate of 5.9%. The cost of living in Lawrence County is lower than the national average, with a median home value of $82,200 as of 2020.
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240