Relocating to Lawton

Lawton offers residents an exceptional quality of life, as well as outstanding community facilities and resources that make the area a great place to live. Here are some details about Lawton for those considering a move:

Healthcare
Lawton is home to Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Southwestern Medical Center, Leah M. Fitch Cancer Center of Southwest Oklahoma, and the Lawton VA Clinic. These medical facilities plus those in surrounding communities serve the healthcare needs of Lawton residents and provide specialty services for cancer, stroke, heart care, and more.

Public Education
The Lawton Public Schools (LPS) system prepares students in grades K-12 with skills that ready them for college, careers, trade, or the military. They encourage STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) pathways, with high-performing programs in arts, special needs, and academics—including advanced placement and concurrent enrollment courses. The Life Ready Center also offers a variety of courses in collaboration with Lawton’s Cameron University and Great Plains Technology Center.

Lawton offers residents an exceptional quality of life, as well as outstanding community facilities and resources that make the area a great place to live. Here are some details about Lawton for those considering a move:

Healthcare
Lawton is home to Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Southwestern Medical Center, Leah M. Fitch Cancer Center of Southwest Oklahoma, and the Lawton VA Clinic. These medical facilities plus those in surrounding communities serve the healthcare needs of Lawton residents and provide specialty services for cancer, stroke, heart care, and more.

Public Education
The Lawton Public Schools (LPS) system prepares students in grades K-12 with skills that ready them for college, careers, trade, or the military. They encourage STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) pathways, with high-performing programs in arts, special needs, and academics—including advanced placement and concurrent enrollment courses. The Life Ready Center also offers a variety of courses in collaboration with Lawton’s Cameron University and Great Plains Technology Center.

Shopping and Dining
Lawton is an important retail hub—the largest between Dallas and Oklahoma City. Central Mall is a major shopping destination, with a large J.C. Penney's and over a dozen shops like Old Navy, Bath & Body, Victoria's Secret, and more.  Other shopping giants include Target, Academy Sports, Ulta, TJMaxx, Kohl's, Shoe Carnival, Boot Barn, Petsmart, etc. Visitors and residents will also find local shops and eating establishments that reflect the local flavor and a dynamic movie experience at the local IMAX.

Utilities and Community Services
The City of Lawton provides residents with utility, transportation, and public safety services, including police, fire, and EMS. City government also offers community programs like Lawton Youth Council, Citizens Academy, City of Lawton Fine Art, and more. Summit Utilities provides natural gas services, and Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO/AEP) provides electricity services.  

Lifestyle and Culture
For those relocating, Lawton offers a range of housing options, and the cost of living allows residents greater purchasing power. The area’s stable housing market also means quality homes are more affordable.

Shopping and Dining
Lawton is an important retail hub—the largest between Dallas and Oklahoma City. Central Mall is a major shopping destination, with a large J.C. Penney's and over a dozen shops like Old Navy, Bath & Body, Victoria's Secret, and more.  Other shopping giants include Target, Academy Sports, Ulta, TJMaxx, Kohl's, Shoe Carnival, Boot Barn, Petsmart, etc. Visitors and residents will also find local shops and eating establishments that reflect the local flavor and a dynamic movie experience at the local IMAX.

Utilities and Community Services
The City of Lawton provides residents with utility, transportation, and public safety services, including police, fire, and EMS. City government also offers community programs like Lawton Youth Council, Citizens Academy, City of Lawton Fine Art, and more. Summit Utilities provides natural gas services, and Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO/AEP) provides electricity services.  

Lifestyle and Culture
For those relocating, Lawton offers a range of housing options, and the cost of living allows residents greater purchasing power. The area’s stable housing market also means quality homes are more affordable.

Lawton is home to many arts programs, as well as recreation areas, including lakes, 19 parks, and the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The natural resources and nearby Fort Sill helped drive the economy for many years, while Fort Sill also helped shape the area’s unique military background. Now the area has become more diverse, with businesses in energy, technology, data centers, and much more.

Lawton is home to many arts programs, as well as recreation areas, including lakes, 19 parks, and the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The natural resources and nearby Fort Sill helped drive the economy for many years, while Fort Sill also helped shape the area’s unique military background. Now the area has become more diverse, with businesses in energy, technology, data centers, and much more.