Lawton, IA

Living in Lawton

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 19
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 38
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Schools 99
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Residents

1.1k Population +168 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate30%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$75k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
96% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$172k Median Home Value +$43k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$535 Median Monthly Rent +$145 (2010–19)
78% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K10%

House Heating Type

Electricity38%
Utility gas62%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lawton

United States45
Iowa35
Sioux City Metro Area28
Woodbury County33

Property Crime in Lawton

United States48
Iowa43
Sioux City Metro Area46
Woodbury County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 7
Feb 23 1 6
Mar 35 2 6
Apr 48 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 50 2 1
Nov 35 2 5
Dec 22 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawton

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding34
Tornado19
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lawton, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lawton, IA

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Mater Dei School
9 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Lawton, IA

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Morningside College
9 miles, W
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Northwestern College
37 miles, N
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Dordt University
42 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lawton, IA

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Mercyone Siouxland
11 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Lawton, IA

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Joe Foss Field
81 miles, N
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Eppley Airfield
82 miles, S
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Lincoln Airport
116 miles, S