Lawton, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
20 332.4M (US)
Median Age
74.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
18.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
49 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$21,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$371 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$567 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ramsey County
2
North Dakota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ramsey County
6
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 5
Feb 1 5 11
Mar 1 5 23
Apr 1 2 42
May 2 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 2 0 56
Oct 2 2 43
Nov 1 5 26
Dec 1 7 11

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 15, ND State House District 15, ND
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Schools

Edmore Elementary School
9 miles, N • 3.7 star
Edmore High School
9 miles, N • 3.2 star
Lakota High School
18 miles, S • 3.7 star
Lakota Elementary School
18 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Lake Region State College
26 miles, W • 1.9 star
University of North Dakota
65 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake
26 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Devils Lake Regional Airport
28 miles, W • 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
60 miles, SE • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
96 miles, SW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
120 miles, S • 1.4 star
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