Lawrence

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General Info
PopulationN/A
Center Elevation873 ft(266 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$261,937
Median Rent
$1,507
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun282 days/yr
Avg. High62°F
Avg. Low45°F
Comfort Score55/100Mixed
Temp Swing47°F
Annual Precipitation40"(102 cm)
Annual Snowfall20"(51 cm)
Air Quality
Typical: 402024 modeled avg · 12 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walkability24
Transit Score
10

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Safety Score71 / 100
School RatingN/A
Internet Access
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Demographics
Median AgeN/A
College EducatedN/A
Remote WorkersN/A
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Local Nature & Reserves
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