Lawson, Missouri

Population 2,484

Lawson is located in Clay County, MO. The population is 2,484, making Lawson the 8th largest city in Clay County.

There are 4 public schools in Lawson with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Lawson is moderate , and there are 16 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lawson is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lawson property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lawson include Excelsior Estates, Washington Township and Homestead.

Lawson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 14%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.1%

Crime Rate

56.05% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 84
  • Violent Crimes: 377
  • Robbery: 42
  • Burglary: 126
  • Property Crime: 795
  • Larceny Theft: 586

Registered Offenders

78.98% Higher than national avg.
  • 16 offenders in Lawson
  • 64.41 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

11 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 9

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Missouri unemployment average: 3.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Lawson, MO and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Lawson's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • In 2014, the city of Lawson, MO issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lawson, MO issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $770
  • 1 Bedroom: $880
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,040
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,380
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,580

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Environmental Hazards

11 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Lawson, MO has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Lawson, MO is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Lawson, MO is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.32°
  • February 32°
  • March 45.27°
  • April 54.95°
  • May 65.03°
  • June 75.71°
  • July 79.57°
  • August 76.64°
  • September 67.72°
  • October 56.23°
  • November 45.83°
  • December 34.15°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lawson, MO

Earthquakes
Lawson, MO has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lawson, MO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lawson, MO has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lawson, MO has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lawson, MO: $54,000

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lawson is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.62%
White Collar - 47.38%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Nixon
  • Sen. Roy Blunt
  • Sen. Claire McCaskill

City Representatives

  • Emanuel Cleaver
  • Sam Graves

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Lawson, MO

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Lawson, MO

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Lawson, MO

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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