At a Glance
Median Income
$53,588
$28,170 per capita
Home Value
$134,200
Zillow: $140,067
Median Rent
$935/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
926/100K
3,221/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
317 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawton residents earn a median household income of $53,588 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,170. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,708 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawton is $134,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,067. Median rent is $935/month, with 27.5% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Lawton reports 926 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 144% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,221/100K. The murder rate is 16.3/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Lawton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population90,662
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,110/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,588
Per Capita$28,170
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$6,959M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,200
Rent$935
Ownership44.6%
Zillow$140,067
Housing Units39,827
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent926/100K
Property3,221/100K
Murder16.3/100K
Assault706/100K
Burglary951/100K
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,410/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain24.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,152 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Lawton was founded in 1901.
The median home in Lawton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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