Lawton: Economy & Jobs
$54,433 is the median household income in Lawton (1.1× below Comanche County median $60,761; 1.2× below Oklahoma median $65,039), with homes at a median value of $142,100. The surrounding county supports 41,346 jobs (avg $51,305).
- $56,453 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Oklahoma $74,344).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $54,433 — below the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 21.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.6× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 21.3% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $47,780 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $2,697,323 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $56,453 (vs Oklahoma $74,344) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $61,064 |
| Median Household Income | $54,433 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $54,433 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.0% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 12% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 16.20 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 12.0% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 41,346 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,121,279,090 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $51,305 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,664,310 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% (vs Oklahoma 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 13 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 403,933 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 31,071.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain, Wheat |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 2,132 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 32,554 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,374,815 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 13 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 44 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 29 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 10 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 73 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 92 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 20 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Greenacres Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 92 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | LAWTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,254,476,859 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 10,356.88 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 121,125 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 72.5% |
| Pct Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Pct Walked | 12.0% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 32.3 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 26.4% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 4 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12