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City of Lawton, Oklahoma

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About homes in Lawton

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Lawton in Comanche County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1973Median year built1U.S. 1980
64%Built before 198016% built since 2010
1973Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1975
69%Detached single-family116% in 5+ unit buildings
45%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$142kMedian home value1Oklahoma median $200k

The median home in the city of Lawton was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Oklahoma median of 1980.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Somewhat more of Lawton's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 64% against 50%, with 6% built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Lawton are of similar age: median build years 1973 and 1975.1

Housing in Lawton is mostly detached single-family: 69% of units, with 16% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Lawton, with 45% of occupied homes owner-occupied (66% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Lawton is valued at $142,100 (ACS), below the Oklahoma median of $199,800.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Lawton Muni Ap station averages 79 nights a year at or below 32°F and 14 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Heat is the governing season: about 102 days a year reach 90°F and 31 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is moderate, about 27 inches.2,3 Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,163 heating and 2,321 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Lawton sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Lawton are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Lawton housing units by year built
Before 19405.3%
1940-195919.9%
1960-197938.2%
1980-199920.9%
2000-20099.3%
2010 or later6.3%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Lawton Muni Ap, 4.1 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Lawton, OK?

Most home remodeling projects in Lawton, OK land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Lawton?

The median home in the city of Lawton was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Oklahoma median of 1980. Somewhat more of Lawton's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 64% against 50%, with 6% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Lawton climate like for exterior work?

The Lawton Muni Ap station averages 79 nights a year at or below 32°F and 14 at or below 20°F. Heat is the governing season: about 102 days a year reach 90°F and 31 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is moderate, about 27 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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