At a Glance
Home Value
$21,300
Zillow: $171,208
Violent Crime
261/100K
4,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
269 sunny days/yr
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+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawton is $21,300 , 92% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,208. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Lawton reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,817/100K.
Education
40.0% of adults in Lawton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawton has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population20
Median Age74.1 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$77,415
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$883M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
Home Value$21,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$171,208
Housing Units42
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent261/100K
Property4,817/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,518 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Broadband16.0%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Lawton was founded in 1902.
The median home in Lawton was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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