Lawton, Oklahoma
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 37% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 64% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 8% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 14% of US places
- top 4% for commute time
- top 12% for walkability
- bottom 6% for violent crime
Lawton is a mid-size city in Oklahoma with about 91,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, walkability, and sunny days. It rates lower on school quality and violent crime.
Official websitelawtonok.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Sweltering, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.6 in1.6 in
muggy 63%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 72% of US places
Home Value$126k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$898better than 52% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 67% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.95%better than 53% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.09%better than 46% of US places
Unemployment7.7%better than 21% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.2 in30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.3 inbetter than 74% of US places
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 37% of US places
Comfortable Days65 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk52.4better than 68% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 40% of US places
School Quality36.9better than 10% of US places
Violent Crime2175/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Crime2104/100kbetter than 17% of US places
Community
Population91,02399th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age31.913th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6496th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1072nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2147th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)48.5%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)17.9%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.0%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)15.0%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 96% of US places
Walkability10.5/20better than 88% of US places
Airport Distance72 mibetter than 53% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.7%better than 55% of US places
Amenities Nearby13.51better than 17% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 12% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lawton an affordable place to live?
- Lawton is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 72% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lawton?
- The median home value in Lawton is $126k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lawton?
- Median household income in Lawton is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lawton?
- Median gross rent in Lawton is $898 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lawton safe?
- Lawton is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2175/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 2104/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lawton?
- Lawton averages 84°F in July and 41°F in January, with 34.2 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lawton?
- Public-school quality in Lawton is below average, scoring better than 10% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lawton?
- The average one-way commute in Lawton is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)