Lawton, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Lawton is a community in Woodbury County, Iowa, home to about 790 people spread across 0.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $53,250 a year, and a typical home is worth about $254,200. About 54.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 13 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Lawton ranks number 354 of 1,017 in population, number 148 in median household income, number 83 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Lawton typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 9°F. The area sees roughly 36 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bronson, IA | 4.9 mi. | 312 |
| 2. | Moville, IA | 6.0 mi. | 1,670 |
| 3. | Sergeant Bluff, IA | 10.1 mi. | 5,171 |
| 4. | Sioux City, IA | 10.5 mi. | 86,101 |
| 5. | Climbing Hill, IA | 10.9 mi. | 45 |
| 6. | Hinton, IA | 11.6 mi. | 931 |
| 7. | South Sioux City, NE | 11.7 mi. | 13,907 |
| 8. | Salix, IA | 12.6 mi. | 402 |
What is the population of Lawton, Iowa?
Lawton has a population of about 790 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Lawton, Iowa in?
Lawton is located in Woodbury County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Lawton, Iowa?
The median home value in Lawton is about $254,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Lawton, Iowa?
The median personal income in Lawton is about $53,250 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Lawton, Iowa?
Since 1950, 55 tornadoes have been recorded in Woodbury County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Lawton, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 9 degrees, with around 36 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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