Skip to main content

MS area data

Lawrence, MS

Lawrence, MS.

Population: 1,345 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$140,513
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
-5.3%
5-year appreciation
-9.8%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$166,068
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (56 mi)
Nearest airport
James H Easom Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-22 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Median annual property tax
$494
Households with broadband internet
31.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,496
Average weekly wage
$778
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents