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Lawson, MO

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Population
2,541
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,067 ft
Median Home Value
$186,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,941
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Lawson

Sitting on the border of Clay and Ray counties, Lawson offers a quiet, small-town setting roughly 40 minutes northeast of Kansas City. Home to around 2,500 residents, the community got its start as an 1870s railroad hub and has held onto its friendly, grounded character over the years. It is the kind of place where longtime staples like Lawson Bank still anchor downtown and open green space is never far away.

Octagonal Scoolhouse Watkins Mill Lawson Missouri January 1975

Everyday living here centers around the Lawson R-XIV School District, the community library, and local spots like City Park and Lawson Lake. Having the elementary, middle, and high schools located close together makes daily routines simple, while school sports and seasonal festivals regularly bring neighbors together. Residents enjoy peaceful neighborhoods and a relaxed pace, with the convenience of an easy drive into the Kansas City metro for work or weekend entertainment.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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