Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Lawton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 906. Residents earn $90,278 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lawton receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Lawton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lawton is $90,278, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lawton is $246,800, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Lawton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,278 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,854 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,052 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,517 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,308 |
| County GDP | $7,028M |
| Restaurants | 269 |
| Healthcare | 311 |
| Retail | 389 |
| Manufacturing | 85 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,875 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.98% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $246,800 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $334,684 |
| $/Sq Ft | $140 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $854 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,875 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.98% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,159/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 311 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.3 inches |
| 20% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,177 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4770°N, 96.1851°W |
| County FIPS | 19193 |
Winner: Republican by 23 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,258/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 311 |
| Restaurants | 269 |
| Retail Stores | 389 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |