Lawton, OK
Living in Lawton
Bikeability27
Walkability39
Commute97
Public Transit32
Affordability92
Public Safety22
Airports24
Hospitals37
Colleges18
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Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
94kPopulation-200 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black19%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial9%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate32%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
68%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military14%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$646Median Monthly Rent+$145 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lawton
United States45
Oklahoma52
Lawton Metro Area73
Comanche County74
Property Crime in Lawton
United States48
Oklahoma62
Lawton Metro Area70
Comanche County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 2 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawton
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding47
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lawton, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lawton, OK
Trinity Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
St Mary S Catholic School
1 miles, SE
Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences
3 miles, W
James Caraway Christian Academy
41 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lawton, OK
Cameron University
1 miles, SW
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
39 miles, NE
Midwestern State University
52 miles, S
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
65 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lawton, OK
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SW
Jim Taliaferro Comm Mental Health Ctr
1 miles, SW
Lawton Indian Hospital
2 miles, E
Southwestern Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lawton, OK
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
3 miles, S
Will Rogers World Airport
71 miles, NE
Stillwater Regional Airport
130 miles, NE