The City of Lawton is located in Southwest Oklahoma, in Comanche County, 90 miles southwest of Oklahoma City on Interstate 44. The Fort Sill Army Post is located just to the north and adjacent to Lawton, and is part of the Lawton community. The Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refugeis located to the north and west of Lawton, and is a popular area attraction. Lawton is the third largest city in Oklahoma.

The beauty of the lovely Lawton sunsets and the Wichita Mountains surprise most visitors when they come to town. Although not the oldest mountain range in the United States, it is older than the majestic Rockies further west. Worn and weathered, our mountains are not high enough to ski down, but as many know, the many granite boulders are just right for climbing.

But a city is more than scenery! It includes the personality and activity of the people that live there, and our personality is unique for Oklahoma. The historic military post Fort Sill has drawn into our community people from many different places throughout the world, and though many have left a soft impression as they landed briefly and moved on, others have stayed to influence the direction and personality of Lawton, Oklahoma.

Lawton's major employers are Fort Sill Army Facility and the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra presents eight performances each year. Lawton Community Theatre has a minimum of 4 live performances per year. The Great Plains Museum and the Fort Sill Museum provide insight into the rich heritage of the American Indian & Southwestern culture. The 60,000 acre Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge located 20 miles Northwest of Lawton provides outdoor recreation, including water activities, hiking, climbing, camping and picnicking. Large herds of buffalo and Texas longhorn cattle along with various other animals may be seen on a visit there. The city of Lawton has 76 public parks, tennis courts, golf courses and 2 lakes.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $94,300

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 91,568. Lawton covers 75.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,110 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 73501, 73502, 73505, 73506, 73507 - Area code: 580

Climate

Lawton, OK climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 95.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 26.40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Lawton is 31.64 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.08 Inches.

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