The Town FilesLawrenceburg, Kentucky
City in Anderson County · population 11,728 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $201,100
- Household income
- $66,486
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 34.1
Lawrenceburg is a city of 11,728 people in Anderson County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $201,100, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450).
How Lawrenceburg ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lawrenceburg is worth $201,100, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $66,486, which is more affordable than 53% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $954 a month. 69.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lawrenceburg | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,100 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $954 | $837 |
| Median household income | $66,486 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 69.3% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Lawrenceburg
| People | Lawrenceburg | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 88.6% |
Weather in Lawrenceburg
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 24.9°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.2 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lawrenceburg since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 6.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 96 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 5, 2007.
Severe weather in Anderson County since 1996
Anderson County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| November 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4848: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene |
Jobs and pay in Anderson County
Anderson County had 5,066 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,999 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Lawrenceburg itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Lawrenceburg
7 public schools with 3,751 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County High School | 9-12 | 1,215 | 18.1 |
| Anderson County Middle School | 6-8 | 722 | 15.0 |
| Robert B. Turner Elementary School | K-5 | 589 | 16.4 |
| Emma B. Ward Elementary School | 1-5 | 470 | 13.1 |
| Saffell Street Elementary School | 1-5 | 409 | 13.2 |
| Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center | PK-K | 346 | 15.0 |
| Kentucky TECH - Anderson County Tech Ctr | 15-15 | — | — |
Towns near Lawrenceburg
- Versailles, KY9.8 mi · 10,347 people · home $286,100
- Frankfort, KY11.3 mi · 28,602 people · home $183,700
- Wilmore, KY17.0 mi · 5,999 people · home $248,900
- Harrodsburg, KY18.6 mi · 9,064 people · home $154,200
- Nicholasville, KY20.9 mi · 31,093 people · home $226,800
- Shelbyville, KY21.5 mi · 17,282 people · home $257,100
- Lexington-Fayette, KY24.3 mi · 322,570 people · home $293,500
- Georgetown, KY25.5 mi · 37,086 people · home $265,400
Lawrenceburg questions
Is Lawrenceburg, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lawrenceburg scores better for retirees than 45% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 45%. 12.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Lawrenceburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Lawrenceburg is valued at $201,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,486, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $954 a month.
What is the weather like in Lawrenceburg?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 12.2 inches of snow.
Does Lawrenceburg get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lawrenceburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- 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)