At a Glance
Median Income
$54,718
$27,880 per capita
Home Value
$159,100
Zillow: $285,409
Median Rent
$824/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
1,010/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
16.6% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawton residents earn a median household income of $54,718 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,880. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawton is $159,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,409. Median rent is $824/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Lawton reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,010/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Lawton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,056
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density898/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,718
Per Capita$27,880
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,100
Rent$824
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$285,409
Housing Units772
Rent Burden35.0%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property1,010/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation793 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawton was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.