Lawton, IA
Living in Lawton
Bikeability21
Walkability19
Commute76
Public Transit8
Affordability66
Public Safety92
Airports22
Hospitals61
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+168 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate30%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$172kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$535Median Monthly Rent+$145 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Utility gas62%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lawton
United States45
Iowa35
Sioux City Metro Area28
Woodbury County33
Property Crime in Lawton
United States48
Iowa43
Sioux City Metro Area46
Woodbury County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 22 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding34
Tornado19
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lawton, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lawton, IA
Mater Dei School Nativity Center
9 miles, W
Mater Dei School
9 miles, W
Holy Cross School-St Michael Center
10 miles, NW
St Pauls Lutheran School
11 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lawton, IA
Morningside College
9 miles, W
Briar Cliff University
13 miles, W
Northwestern College
37 miles, N
Dordt University
42 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lawton, IA
Mercyone Siouxland
11 miles, W
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
12 miles, W
Dunes Surgical Hospital
16 miles, W
Floyd Valley Healthcare
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lawton, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
11 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
81 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
82 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
116 miles, S