Lawrence, KS
MoveScore 70 out of 100 (Good) · 3 of 6 federal sources
Score Breakdown
Each sub-score is normalized to 0-100. Missing sub-scores are skipped, not penalized.
What the Federal Data Says
Schools (NCES / EDFacts)
Average score: 70 (B)
Top-rated schools tracked: 1
Fiscal Health (Census ASPEP)
Per-capita spending: $50,571
Fiscal score: 40
Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS)
Average quality rating: 5.0 / 5
Hospitals tracked: 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MoveScore of Lawrence, KS?
Lawrence has a MoveScore of 70 out of 100 (grade B, Good). The score averages 3 of six federal livability dimensions with equal weight.
Where does the Lawrence data come from?
Lawrence sub-scores come from federal government sources: the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for crime, EPA SDWIS for water safety, EPA AQS for air quality, NCES CCD and EDFacts for schools, Census ASPEP for municipal fiscal health, and CMS HCAHPS for hospital quality.
How are schools in Lawrence?
Public schools in Lawrence average a score of 70 (grade B) based on NCES and EDFacts assessment and enrollment data. 1 top-rated schools are tracked in the city.
Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and averaged with equal weight. Missing sources are skipped. A composite requires at least three of the six sub-scores.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (cost), Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, 2026.