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About Lawson
Lawson is a city in Clay/Ray County, Missouri (2020 population 2,541). Lawson is a city in Clay and Ray counties in Missouri, United States, that is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Home prices in Lawson
The median listing price in Lawson is $454,500.
Top places in Lawson
- Interesting sites near Lawson include the historic Watkins Mill (now a Missouri state park and National Historic Landmark) and KC-10L, a Nike missile base, located a mile east of Lawson.
- Regarding recreation, in addition to Watkins Mill, there is an 18-hole golf course and the Lawson City Lake north of the city limits.
- Lawson also has a baseball/softball complex and a small city park.
- See also List of cities in Missouri References External links Official website Lawson Chamber of Commerce Historic maps of Lawson in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of Missouri.
Schools in Lawson
Public schools: Lawson R-XIV School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Lawson FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lawson, MO?
The median listing price in Lawson is $454,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Lawson, MO?
Commute details vary by neighborhood. - Which school district serves Lawson, MO?
Lawson is served by Lawson R-XIV School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.