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Lawrenceburg, KY

Lawrenceburg is a home rule-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 11,728 at the 2020 census. It is the seat of its county. Lawrenceburg is part of the Frankfort, Kentucky, micropolitan statistical area.

The site of Lawrenceburg was settled in the early 1780s by a German immigrant named Jacob Kaufman and was first called Kaufman's or Coffman's Station. The post office was established as Lawrenceburg on January 22, 1817, for William Lawrence, a local tavern owner. The community was incorporated as Lawrence in 1820 by the Court of Franklin County (of which it was then a part) but renamed Lawrenceburg in 1827. James Lawrence, a naval officer, is the namesake.

The city was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1850. The Four Roses distillery in Lawrenceburg was founded in 1888 and the physical distillery was built in 1910 in Spanish Mission-style architecture, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Wild Turkey bourbon distillery is also located in Lawrenceburg.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km²), all land.

As of the census of 2010, there were 10,505 people, 4,194 households, and 2,882 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,839.19 per square mile (1,096.22/km²). There were 4,582 housing units at an average density of 1,238.38 per square mile (478.14/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 3.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.9% of the population.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,778, and the median income for a family was $58,582. Males had a median income of $38,040 versus $35,184 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,427. About 9.1% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Lawrenceburg emphasizes health and wellness. The Ready Care Clinic and Bluegrass Community Hospital offer convenient, walk-in medical services, ensuring prompt attention and expert care for all urgent healthcare needs. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Lawrenceburg Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Workout Anytime. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lawrenceburg, such as the Anderson County Park Trail and Lawrenceburg City Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Lawrenceburg, KY are Wild Turkey Distillery Visitor Center, Rising Sons Home Farm Winery, Perfect North Slopes, and Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winery.

Population: 11,919 (2022). ZIP Code: 40342. Area: 6.05 sq mi (15.66 km²). Area code(s): 502. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m).

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Is Lawrenceburg, KY a good place to live?

Living in Lawrenceburg offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Lawrenceburg and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lawrenceburg are above average.

What is the crime rate in Lawrenceburg, KY?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Lawrenceburg is safer than 68% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In Kentucky, only on the order of 64% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Lawrenceburg. If you live in Lawrenceburg, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 163. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43.

Is Lawrenceburg, KY expensive to live in?

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.7% lower than the U.S. average and 1.2% higher than the average for Kentucky. A typical home costs $215,500, which is 36.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.9% more expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. To live comfortably in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $41,400 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Lawrenceburg

The Ready Care Clinic

Bluegrass Community Hospital 

Lawrenceburg Parks and Recreation Department 

Workout Anytime 

Anderson County Park Trail 

Lawrenceburg City Park

Wild Turkey Distillery Visitor Center

Rising Sons Home Farm Winery

Perfect North Slopes

Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winery

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Neighborhoodscout

Best Places

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