Lawrence County
Lawrence County, Illinois: solar permitting grade B (score 41/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 41/100 |
| Population | 15,380 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Lawrence County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. Illinois's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive. Market saturation is elevated in this area — expect competition for prime land parcels and interconnection capacity.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Wabash County (≈20 mi) · Gibson County (≈29 mi) · Jasper County (≈30 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Lawrence County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Bridgeport city
- Lawrenceville city
- St. Francisville city
- Sumner city
- Russellville village
- Allison township
- Bond township
- Bridgeport township
- Christy township
- Denison township
- Lawrence township
- Lukin township
- Petty township
- Russell township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Knox County, IN · ≈17 miC47—
- Richland County · ≈19 miB34—
- Crawford County · ≈20 miB39—
- Wabash County · ≈20 miC44—
- Edwards County · ≈27 miC44—
- Gibson County, IN · ≈29 miC47—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Lawrence County ranks #44 of 102 ranked Illinois counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Illinois: DeWitt County (A · 26), Bureau County (A · 26), Edgar County (A · 28). See all Illinois county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.