About Lawson
Set in the northwestern part of Missouri, Lawson is a small town, home to 2,523 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Lawson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.96 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 852 residents per square mile.
📰 Lawson News Today
- Schedule - Lawson Cardinals (Lawson, MO) Volleyball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Gerald "Jerry" McNary Obituary Apr 9, 2026 - Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie - Anderes Funeral Homes · Apr 9
- Timothy J. Smith Obituary May 7, 2026 Park Lawn Funeral Homes · May 7
- Lawson man killed in head-on crash involving trash truck FOX4KC.com · Jan 29
- Lawson man killed, 3 others injured in Thursday morning crash in Clinton County KSHB 41 Kansas City · Jan 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lawson Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lawson
- Mulligans Eatery and Pub — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Mount Vernon Church · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lawson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lawson
- LAWSON HIGH
- LAWSON MIDDLE
- SOUTHWEST ELEM.
- WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,523
Rank in state#210 of 938
Land area2.96 sq mi
Density852/sq mi
Coordinates39.4330, -94.2203