The Town FilesLawrence County, Ohio
56,819 people. The median home is worth $144,000 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $58,325.
Towns in Lawrence County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton | 10,571 | $106,700 | $47,648 | 40.9 |
| South Point | 3,836 | $184,000 | $80,341 | 48.6 |
People and housing
| Lawrence County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $848 | $914 |
| Median household income | $58,325 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 41.9 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
13,641 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,517 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 554 storm events in Lawrence County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lawrence County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).