Lawton Metro Area, OK
Living in the Lawton Metro Area
Bikeability21
Walkability32
Commute92
Public Transit26
Affordability86
Public Safety28
Airports29
Hospitals43
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
128kPopulation+7.7k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black15%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial8%
Native American5%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$8.1k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector61%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military11%
Sales and office18%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$643Median Monthly Rent+$153 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$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
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Lawton Metro Area
United States45
Oklahoma52
Property Crime in the Lawton Metro Area
United States48
Oklahoma62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 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 the Lawton Metro Area
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding57
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lawton Metro Area, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lawton Metro Area, OK
Trinity Christian Academy
6 miles, N
St Mary S Catholic School
6 miles, N
Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences
7 miles, N
Notre Dame Catholic School
45 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lawton Metro Area, OK
Cameron University
5 miles, N
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
44 miles, NE
Midwestern State University
45 miles, S
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
71 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lawton Metro Area, OK
Southwestern Medical Center
5 miles, N
Jim Taliaferro Comm Mental Health Ctr
5 miles, N
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
6 miles, N
Lawton Indian Hospital
7 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lawton Metro Area, OK
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
3 miles, N
Will Rogers World Airport
76 miles, NE
Stillwater Regional Airport
136 miles, NE