Lawton, OK

Living in Lawton

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 39
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 22
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 37
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Colleges 18
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Schools 10
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Residents

94k Population -200 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black19%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial9%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate32%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$5.8k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
68% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military14%
Sales and office18%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$113k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$646 Median Monthly Rent +$145 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lawton

United States45
Oklahoma52
Lawton Metro Area73
Comanche County74

Property Crime in Lawton

United States48
Oklahoma62
Lawton Metro Area70
Comanche County71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 1 1
Feb 44 2 1
Mar 52 3 0
Apr 61 3 0
May 70 4 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 83 2 0
Aug 83 3 0
Sep 74 3 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 51 2 0
Dec 40 2 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawton

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding47
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lawton, OK

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Airports

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