Lawton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Woodbury County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
906
Population
1,258/sq mi density
$90,278
Median Income
$37,854 per capita
$246,800
Home Value
$347,271 Zillow
$854
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,278 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$246,800 home value, $854/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodbury County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
Lawton has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").