Lawton, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Comanche County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
90,662
Population
1,110/sq mi density
$53,588
Median Income
$28,170 per capita
$134,200
Home Value
$146,805 Zillow
$935
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
829
Violent Crime/100K
2,714 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,588 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,200 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
829 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6192°N, 98.4211°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Comanche County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0495 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Lawton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 41°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.9").