The Lawton metropolitan area is the 262nd largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 123,851 spread across 28 cities and towns in OK. Anchored by Lawton, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Lawton metro area earn an average household income of $59,225, while the average home value sits at $125,348. Renters in the area pay an average of $836 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's growing workforce.

The Lawton metro reports an average violent crime rate of 373.9 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 1,659.5 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 61.8°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 13.2%, which is near the national average.

With 28 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Lawton metro area offers a wide variety of living options. Despite its more compact size, the metro area provides a range of communities with their own unique character and appeal. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature	61.8°F
Avg January Temp	40.1°F
Avg July Temp	83.2°F
Avg Annual Precipitation	32.3"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate	373.9 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate	1659.5 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate	4.1%
Avg Poverty Rate	13.2%
Avg Median Age	42.4

All 28 Cities in Lawton Metro Area

1 Lawton OK 90,662

2 Burkburnett TX 11,012

3 Elgin OK 3,560

4 Cache OK 3,045

5 Walters OK 2,173

6 Waurika OK 1,847

7 Central High OK 1,572

8 Fletcher OK 1,298

9 Geronimo OK 1,161

10 Apache OK 1,062

11 Temple OK 822

12 Empire City OK 798

13 Cyril OK 779

14 Sterling OK 730

15 Cement OK 519

16 Petrolia TX 404

17 Medicine Park OK 344

18 Byers TX 334

19 Cashion Community TX 307

20 Randlett OK 297

21 Indiahoma OK 275

22 Lake Ellsworth Addition OK 175

23 Devol OK 157

24 Edgewater Park OK 122

25 Lawtonka Acres OK 113

26 Hastings OK 109

27 Lakeside Village OK 102

28 Faxon OK 72

Lawton Metro Area

Largest Cities in Lawton Metro

Lawton, OK

Burkburnett, TX

Elgin, OK

Cache, OK

Walters, OK

Waurika, OK

Central High, OK

Fletcher, OK

Geronimo, OK

Apache, OK

Temple, OK

Empire City, OK

Metro Area Overview

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All 28 Cities in Lawton Metro Area