What are the schools like in Lawton, MI?

Lawton is served primarily by Lawton Community School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Lawton?

The median household income in Lawton, MI is $56,230 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.4%.

What is the weather like in Lawton, MI?

Lawton has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 109.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Lawton, MI affordable or expensive?

Lawton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lawton is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $141,400 and the median rent is $806 per month.

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

Lawton has a violent crime rate of 168.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1009.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lawton, MI a Good Place to Live?

Lawton is a small town of 1,869 in Michigan, with a median household income of $56,230 and a 10.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Lawton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 92.9

Lawton's overall cost of living index is 92.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lawton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lawton, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$141,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$806	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,230	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lawton's violent crime rate is 168.3 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

168.3 /100k

Property Crime

1009.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lawton is served primarily by Lawton Community School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lawton, MI	National Avg
School District	Lawton Community School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lawton sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 39.2 inches of annual precipitation and 109.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lawton, MI
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	39.2"
Annual Snowfall	109.0"

Demographics

Metric	Lawton, MI	National Avg
Population	1,869	—
Median Age	44.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	25.4%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Lawton

Lawton, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49065

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawton, MI affordable or expensive?

Lawton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lawton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $141,400 and median rent is $806/month.

What is the crime rate in Lawton, MI?

Lawton's violent crime rate is 168.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1009.5 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 Community School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lawton, MI a good place to live?

Lawton, MI has a population of 1,869, a median household income of $56,230, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%. 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 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.2 inches with about 109.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lawton?

Lawton, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49065.

What is the population of Lawton?

The population of Lawton, Michigan is 1,869 with a median age of 44.8. 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 93 (100 = US average), median home $141,400, median household income $56,230, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.