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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

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OverallBest places in MissouriPopulation rankingHighest population places in MissouriNearest larger communityLiberty, Missouri17 miles away · 31,319 residents.

About Lawson

Lawson is a city in Clay and Ray counties, Missouri, operating as a suburb within the Kansas City metropolitan area. Established in 1870 and named for businessman L.M. Lawson, the community of approximately 2,905 is home to the historic Lawson Bank and is served by the Lawson R-XIV School District for public K-12 education locally today.

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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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