Lawrence
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Lawrence, Kansas, is a lively college town renowned for its rich history, unique cultural scene, and lively downtown area. Despite its small population, the city boasts impressive music venues, art galleries, and parks, making it a welcoming destination for all ages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
6,809
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.97°, -95.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,320
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
-23.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
997 mm
Internet Speed
145 Mbps
Upload
119 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
56
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
29
Parks
17
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1334.0
Airport
LWC
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.