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Lawrence County
  • County in South Dakota
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Lawrence County

#20 in Best Counties to Live in South Dakota
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Lawrence County is located in South Dakota with a population of 25,687. In Lawrence County, most residents own their homes. In Lawrence County there are a lot of bars. Many young professionals and retirees live in Lawrence County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lawrence County are above average.
    Population
    25,687
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $237,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $837
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      160
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      100.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      29.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      473.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,854.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      71.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Lawrence County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,166
    National
    $69,021
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