The Town FilesLawrenceville, Illinois
City in Lawrence County · population 4,164 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $71,300
- Household income
- $41,005
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 38.2
Lawrenceville is a city of 4,164 people in Lawrence County, Illinois. The median home is worth $71,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks hipper than 95% of Illinois towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Illinois towns, more of a college town than 90% of Illinois towns.
How Lawrenceville ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lawrenceville is worth $71,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $41,005, which is more affordable than 79% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $782 a month. 58.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lawrenceville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $71,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $782 | $960 |
| Median household income | $41,005 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 58.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lawrenceville
| People | Lawrenceville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 90.4% |
Weather in Lawrenceville
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 21.3°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.5 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 98 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lawrenceville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on January 7, 1989 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 24, 2006.
Severe weather in Lawrence County since 1996
Lawrence County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lawrence County
Lawrence County had 4,016 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,158 a year. Unemployment was 5.3% in 2023; in Lawrenceville itself the ACS puts it at 9.1%.
Public schools in Lawrenceville
3 public schools with 1,040 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Elementary School | PK-5 | 525 | 12.8 |
| Lawrenceville High School | 9-12 | 290 | 10.0 |
| Parkview Jr High School | 6-8 | 225 | 11.8 |
Towns near Lawrenceville
- Sumner, IL9.7 mi · 2,631 people · home $46,000
- Vincennes, IN10.2 mi · 16,759 people · home $111,600
- Robinson, IL19.7 mi · 7,150 people · home $109,100
- Bicknell, IN20.7 mi · 3,029 people · home $66,300
- Olney, IL21.4 mi · 8,701 people · home $99,800
- Mount Carmel, IL21.7 mi · 7,015 people · home $89,300
- Princeton, IN26.3 mi · 8,301 people · home $128,700
- Washington, IN28.8 mi · 12,017 people · home $152,200
Lawrenceville questions
Is Lawrenceville, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lawrenceville scores better for retirees than 74% of Illinois towns and quieter than 31%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Lawrenceville?
The median owner-occupied home in Lawrenceville is valued at $71,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,005, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $782 a month.
What is the weather like in Lawrenceville?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 15.5 inches of snow.
Does Lawrenceville get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lawrenceville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on January 7, 1989. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)