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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.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lawton Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lawton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lawton is $139,275.
The median income in Lawton is $54,433.
Lawton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lawton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lawton | Oklahoma | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 69 | 69 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 89 | 96 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 92 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lawton, OK Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lawton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lawton
The current population in Lawton is 90,595. The population has decreased 3.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90,595 | -0.1% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lawton
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Lawton is:
48.2% White with 43,668 White residents.
17.5% African American with 15,816 African American residents.
3.3% American Indian with 3,016 American Indian residents.
3.1% Asian with 2,798 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 425 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 627 Other residents.
10.4% Two Or More with 9,404 Two Or More residents.
16.4% Hispanic with 14,841 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lawton | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.2% | 62.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 17.5% | 6.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 3.3% | 6.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 10.4% | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.4% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lawton
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Lawton is 47.9% female with 43,389 female residents.
Lawton is 52.1% male with 47,206 male residents.
| Gender | Lawton | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lawton for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Lawton completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Lawton completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Lawton completed high school / ged.
25.0% 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% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 18.0% | 22.0% |
| 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% |
Household Income For Lawton, Oklahoma
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6.7% of households in Lawton earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Lawton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.7% of households in Lawton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.0% of households in Lawton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.6% of households in Lawton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.6% of households in Lawton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Lawton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.2% of households in Lawton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.1% of households in Lawton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.4% of households in Lawton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lawton | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.6% | 18.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 16.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 7.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
