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Lawrence County, MO
11 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Lawrence County, Missouri.
Population
38,593
Land area
612sq mi
People per sq mi
63
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Lawrence County
Lawrence County at a glance
- Lawrence County is 30% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,215 a year, 13% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,100 (24% below Missouri) and median rent is $800 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Aurora (7,397), Mount Vernon (4,563) and Marionville (2,785).
Local data for Lawrence County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawrence County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,215
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$175,100
Prices +1.5% in a year
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,583), Irish Americans (4,816), Mexican Americans (2,673).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,048
8,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,004
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$254M
FY 2026, $6,676 per person
PPP loans
$24.73M
1,055 loans, 3,481 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.02K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lawrence County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrence County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
782
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
53
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawrence County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lawrence County, MO?
- Aurora is the largest city or town in Lawrence County, with about 7,397 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64848, 65654, 65664, 65705, 65707.
- What is the population of Lawrence County, MO?
- About 38,593 people live in Lawrence County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County borders Greene County, Jasper County, Christian County, Newton County, Barry County, Stone County, Dade County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023