What are the schools like in Lawton, IA?

Lawton is served primarily by Lawton-Bronson Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Lawton?

The median household income in Lawton, IA is $86,607 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Lawton, IA?

Lawton has an average high temperature of 29.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.0 inches.

Lawton, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lawton, IA affordable or expensive?

Lawton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lawton is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $245,500 and the median rent is $778 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lawton, IA?

Lawton has a violent crime rate of 484.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2847.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lawton, IA a Good Place to Live?

Lawton is a small town of 1,021 in Iowa, with a median household income of $86,607 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Lawton stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lawton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lawton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.1

Lawton's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lawton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lawton, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$245,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$778	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,607	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lawton's violent crime rate is 484.9 per 100,000 residents — 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

484.9 /100k

Property Crime

2847.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lawton is served primarily by Lawton-Bronson Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lawton, IA	National Avg
School District	Lawton-Bronson Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lawton sees average highs of 29.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 30.3 inches of annual precipitation and 36.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lawton, IA
Average High — January	29.7°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	30.3"
Annual Snowfall	36.0"

Demographics

Metric	Lawton, IA	National Avg
Population	1,021	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bronson, IA 5 mi Moville, IA 6 mi Sergeant Bluff, IA 10 mi Sioux City, IA 11 mi Climbing Hill, IA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Lawton

Lawton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51030

Lawton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawton, IA affordable or expensive?

Lawton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lawton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $245,500 and median rent is $778/month.

What is the crime rate in Lawton, IA?

Lawton's violent crime rate is 484.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2847.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lawton?

Public schools in Lawton are operated by Lawton-Bronson Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 37.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lawton, IA a good place to live?

Lawton, IA has a population of 1,021, a median household income of $86,607, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lawton?

Lawton averages 29.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.3 inches with about 36.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lawton?

Lawton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51030.

What is the population of Lawton?

The population of Lawton, Iowa is 1,021 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lawton?

Key numbers for living in Lawton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $245,500, median household income $86,607, crime index 131 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lawton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.