Lawton INFORMATION
Population: 92,139
City rating
This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.
Overall value
This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.
Density (Population per mile²)
Compared to New York, Lawton has a very low population density. Lawton is perfect for those who like a quiet city.
City Info
With a quality of life rating of 7/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Lawton, OK, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Lawton, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.
Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Lawton has a population density of 1,226, with 92,139 current residents.
Out of the 92,139 current residents, 52% are male and 48% are female. 56% of the residents are married and 44% are single.
Residence
Air quality

Weather
- 68% Sun
- 31% Rain
- 4% Snow
Condition
61°F average temperature

- 38 years Median home age
- $89,890 Median home price
- 3.35% Home appreciation rate
- 7.07% Annual property tax
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47.8%Homes owned
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38.1%Homes rented
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14.1%Homes vacant
Residence
As for living in Lawton, the air quality is 44% and the weather, on average, is 68% sunny, 31% rainy, and 4% snowy. The average temperature is 61°F.
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Lawton, you should know that 47.8% of homes are owned while 38.1% of homes are rented, and 14.1% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $89,890, the median age of homes is 38 years, the annual home appreciation is 3.35% and the annual property tax is 7.07%.
Community
Religious diversity
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Crime rate (per 100,000)
9 -
Average age
30 -
Political majority
Republican
Community
When looking at the community of Lawton, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Lawton’s crime rate is 9 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Lawton is 30 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 41.23% Democratic, 58.77% Republican, and 0.00% Independent.
Locale
Unemployment
Education
Student teacher ratio 1:17
Occupation
- Management, Business, Art & Sciences
- Sales & Office Occupations
- Service Occupations
- Production, Transportation & Material Moving
- Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
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86%High school diploma
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6%Some college or associates degree
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13%Bachelors degree
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6%Graduate or professional degree
Locale
When looking at Lawton, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 5.90% of residents are unemployed in Lawton (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Lawton residents: 9.7% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 19.62% are in the arts and sciences field, 21.2% are in the customer service field, 26.4% are in the sales field, 0.37% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 9.3% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 13.4% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:17. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 85.56%, 5.88% of residents have an associate’s degree, 13.46% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 6.22% have a master’s degree.
Transit
Average commute time
Daily breakdown: by transport type
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Public
transportation - Car
- Carpool
- Work at home
Transit
If you plan on commuting to work in Lawton, you should be aware that the average commute time is 17 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Lawton have a few different options. 72% of commuters use their own cars, 13% of commuters carpool, 1% of commuters use the transit system, and 2% of residents work from home.
Home Services in Lawton, OK
Most Popular Services in Lawton, OK
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Additions and Remodels
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Appliances
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Asbestos
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Basement Waterproofing
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Bathroom Remodeling
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Cabinets
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Carpentry
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Carpet
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Carpet Cleaning
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Chimney Sweeping
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Cleaning
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Concrete
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Countertops
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Custom Homes
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Decks and Porches
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Decorators and Designers
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Demolition
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Doors
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Drywall
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Dumpster Rental
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Electrical
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Fences
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Flooring
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Foundations
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Furniture
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Garage Doors
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Gutters
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Handyman
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Heating
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Home Appraisals
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Home Inspections
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Home Media
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Home Security
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HVAC
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Insulation
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Junk Removal
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Kitchen Remodeling
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Landscaping
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Locksmiths
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Masonry
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Mold
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Painting
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Pest Control
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Plumbing
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Portable Toilets
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Pressure Cleaning
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Rental Services
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Roofing
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Siding
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Solar Energy
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Sunrooms
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Swimming Pools
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Tile Work
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Tree Service
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Water Damage Restoration
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Welders
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Window Cleaning
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Window Tint
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Windows