Lawrence is a city in Marion County. It is one of four "excluded cities" in Marion County. The city is home to Fort Benjamin Harrison within Fort Harrison State Park.
The City of Lawrence is just minutes from downtown Indianapolis and is a great place to live, work and raise a family. We are proud of our award-winning schools, affordable housing, exceptional parks and fascinating history.
Lawrence Township offers something for everyone. Several major shopping areas are located within the township, the most notable being Castleton Square Mall, with over 150 stores plus hotels, restaurants and movie theatres. Geist Reservoir is also located in Lawrence Township and has long been appreciated by the residents as a recreational area for boating and fishing.
The New Fort Harrison State park (former Fort Benjamin Harrison army post) is also located in Lawrence Township. This former fort has always been known for its natural beauty and quaint charm. The 1700 acre state park offers hiking, fishing, jogging, biking, or just enjoying the quiet beauty of nature. For golfers, there is a world class 18 hole golf course. The fort also features a YMCA with a fully equipped gymnasium, swimming pool, racquet ball courts and much more.
Housing Cost
There are homes around the reservoir and in the Geist area that range in price from $100,000 to well over a million.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $129,684
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 42,736. Lawrence covers 20.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 860 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 46216 - Area code commonly used in this area: 317
Weather
Lawrence, IN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 17.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Lawrence is 42.85 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.86 Inches.
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