Lawton, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
90,662 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,588 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$134,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$496 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$719 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Comanche County
6
Lawton Metro Area
6
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Comanche County
6
Lawton Metro Area
6
Oklahoma
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 39
Feb 1 0 43
Mar 2 0 52
Apr 3 0 60
May 4 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 2 0 50
Dec 2 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, OK State Senate District 32, OK State House District 64, OK
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Schools

Tomlinson Ms
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Whittier Es
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Adams Es
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Central Ms
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Cameron University
1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Eves College of Hairstyling
1 miles, SE • 1 star
Platt College-Lawton
2 miles, SE • 1 star
Great Plains Technology Center
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Comanche County Memorial Hospital
1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Southwestern Medical Center
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Will Rogers World Airport
71 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Stillwater Regional Airport
130 miles, NE • 1 star
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