At a Glance
Median Income
$90,278
$37,854 per capita
Home Value
$246,800
Zillow: $347,271
Median Rent
$854/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
13.7% smoking rate
How Lawton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawton a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawton residents earn a median household income of $90,278 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,854. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,308 business establishments, including 269 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawton is $246,800 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,271. Median rent is $854/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
40.2% of adults in Lawton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population906
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,258/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,278
Per Capita$37,854
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$7,028M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,800
Rent$854
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$347,271
Housing Units410
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,177 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawton was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 269 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.