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When deciding to select an opening photograph for Lawton, Oklahoma, the beauty of our lovely sunsets and the familiar Wichita Mountains came to mind. Many visitors are surprised that we have what can officially be called “mountains” as a part of our city panorama. 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. Lawton, Oklahoma is often called the state's third largest city. 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.
 
The purpose of this site is to provide another “gathering place” for useful information that will aid the citizens of our community to enjoy its activities and commerce. The makers of this site have attempted to include events for the Lawton, Oklahoma area as far east as Duncan, as far west as Altus, north to Chickasha, and south to Wichita Falls, Texas. It is our hope that it will be a helpful vehicle to more fully enjoy our little spot of the earth.

Quick Facts 

  • Population: Comanche County has 114,437 residents. The Lawton Metropolitan Area labor market has total population of 290,347
  • Area Code: 580
  • Time Zone: Central Standard Time; observes daylight-saving time 
  • Climate: Lawton summers range in temperatures from 60 - 120 degrees F with high humidity. The winters bring cold temperatures averaging in the 40s. Lawton gets “Indian Summers” (a period of considerably above normal temperatures) that provide relief from the cold.

    More demographics Lawton Fort Sill Economic Development Team

The Time Is Now! Third Quarter 2007 Report

Lawton - Fort Sill is growing. The Housing Market in our great city will continue to rise in value.

There are many factors contributing to the positive growth we are experiencing in our community. However, the primary reason is Supply and Demand. A Brigade of troops will arrive in Lawton - Fort Sill within the next few years. The roads are expanding. New commercial industry is arriving in our town. We are growing and we will continue to grow. The prices of homes have been increasing at a steady rate in our community for many years. However, the housing market will rise much more than usual as the supply of homes becomes less than the great demand we will have.

New construction is ever increasing in Lawton and surrounding towns such as Cache, Elgin, and Geronimo. The price of New Construction has and will continue to increase, just as the prices of Existing Homes have and will continue to increase.

Over the past year, the talk of growth in our community has been heard. Now, the sound is loud, and it is growing in strength and intensity.

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Oklahoma Liquor Laws

3.2%  or less Beer sold in convenience stores
6 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Liquor Stores hours
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Sat.
Closed by Law on Sundays
6.0% Beer only sold at room temperature in liquor stores

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