193 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 5 maps from 1904 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1833Lawrence Township is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
24% of residents live below the poverty line in Lawrence Township, against 9.1% in Ohio’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. 27% of the land in Lawrence Township is conserved, above both the Ohio town median (3.7%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Its National Register listings include Hune Covered Bridge and William Hune Farm. Lawrence Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Lawrence Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 5 maps from 1904 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lawrence Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Lawrence Township.
13 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Lawrence Township’s FEMA risk score is 81 of 100. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Lawrence Township since 2026.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Lawrence Township for work: only 2% work in town. The average trip to work in Lawrence Township is 30 minutes. Since 2013, Lawrence Township has lost 74 jobs, to 82 in 2023.
| Lawrence Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Lawrence Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 22° and about 16 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Lawrence Township beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 44% of Lawrence Township adults have obesity.
| Lawrence Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 28% | 25% |
| What stands out | Lawrence Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.5% | 15.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 7.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lawrence Township. Close and well known come first.
32 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
9 mi MuseumCampus Martius Museum
9 mi MuseumOhio River Museum
9 mi MuseumThe Castle
30 mi MuseumBeauchamp-Newman HouseThe Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Campus Martius Museum: Snoopywv, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ohio River Museum: Wolfgang8741, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Castle: Chrispainter1966, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Beauchamp-Newman House: mjswisher79, CC BY-SA 3.0
2 within 15 miles of the center of Lawrence Township
About 2 of every 100 Lawrence Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Where Lawrence Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Lawrence Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
Township in Ohio, US
Lawrence Township is one of the twenty-two townships of Washington County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 824 people in the township.
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Lawrence Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.