Life in Lawton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lawton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lawton:
The population in Lawton is 90,662.
The median home value in Lawton is $135,104.
The median income in Lawton is $53,588.
The cost of living in Lawton is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Lawton is $935.
The unemployment rate in Lawton is 8.1%.
The poverty rate in Lawton is 20.8%.
The average high in Lawton is 73.9° and the average low is 50.0°.
Crime in Lawton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lawton. Key points include:
There were 3,133 total crimes in Lawton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lawton is 3,473.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lawton is 820.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lawton is 2,652.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lawton is 63.88% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lawton / 100k People |
Oklahoma / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,133 | 3,473.0 | 2,400.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 740 | 820.3 | 422.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 9 | 10.0 | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 65 | 72.1 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 537 | 595.3 | 318.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,393 | 2,652.7 | 1,977.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 840 | 931.2 | 411.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,345 | 1,491.0 | 1,343.7 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 208 | 230.6 | 222.6 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Lawton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lawton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Oklahoma. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lawton is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lawton is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lawton is $135,104.
The median income in Lawton is $53,588.
| Living Expense | Lawton | Oklahoma | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 87 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
The average high in Lawton is 73.9° and the average low is 50.0°.
There are 49.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.2 inches of precipitation each year with 2.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lawton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 49.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.2 |
The current population in Lawton is 90,662. The population has decreased -3.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90,662 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 91,023 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 91,247 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 93,535 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 94,017 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 94,697 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 95,168 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 96,728 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 97,589 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 97,788 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 97,147 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 96,187 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 95,391 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 94,217 | - |
48.7% White with 44,108 White residents.
17.6% African American with 15,953 African American residents.
3.6% American Indian with 3,252 American Indian residents.
2.9% Asian with 2,634 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 401 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 466 Other residents.
10.4% Two Or More with 9,385 Two Or More residents.
16.0% Hispanic with 14,463 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lawton | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.7% | 62.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 17.6% | 6.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 3.6% | 6.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 10.4% | 8.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 16.0% | 12.3% | 19.0% |
Lawton is 48.0% female with 43,474 female residents.
Lawton is 52.0% male with 47,188 male residents.
| Gender | Lawton | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.0% | 50.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.0% | 49.8% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Lawton completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Lawton completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Lawton completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Lawton completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lawton completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Lawton completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Lawton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lawton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lawton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lawton | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
6.3% of households in Lawton earn Less than $10,000.
5.9% of households in Lawton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.1% of households in Lawton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Lawton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.5% of households in Lawton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.5% of households in Lawton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Lawton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.4% of households in Lawton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.1% of households in Lawton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.3% of households in Lawton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lawton | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.9% | 4.3% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 12.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.5% | 18.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 7.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 6.9% | 12.6% |