Lawtey, Florida

About Lawtey

Set in the northern part of Florida, Lawtey is a tiny community, home to 682 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Lawtey is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.51 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 452 residents per square mile.

📰 Lawtey News Today

• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Lawtey, Florida - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Aug 16
• Lawtey under boil water notice after chlorine system issue WCJB | TV20 · Jul 20
• Amelia Norma Martinez Legacy | Obituary · Sep 28
• Mike Jack Hinman Obituary | Ferreira Funeral Services | Starke, FL Tribute Archive · Jul 27
• Janet Marie Starling Obituary (2026) - Lawtey, FL - Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Starke Legacy | Obituary · Oct 1

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What Makes Lawtey Unique

• The only place in America named Lawtey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lawtey

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🏫 Schools in Lawtey

• LAWTEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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