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Comanche County, Oklahoma in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Comanche County averaged 6.0 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 43% higher than the Oklahoma rate (4.2). Median household income is $60,761 and the unemployment rate was 4.6% in August 2026. Population: about 121,825 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Comanche County?
From 2021 through 2025, Comanche County averaged 738 reported violent crimes a year, along with 2,299 property crimes. That is 6.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 43% higher than the Oklahoma rate (4.2), and 64% higher than the U.S. rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 18.2 per 1,000 (Oklahoma: 21.9; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (74%). CDC death records show about 13 homicide deaths a year in the county (11.0 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Comanche County | Per 1,000 | Oklahoma per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 738 | 6.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 12 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 121 | 0.99 | 0.62 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 57 | 0.47 | 0.39 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 548 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 2,299 | 18.2 | 21.9 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 854 | 7.0 | 4.7 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,201 | 9.8 | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 244 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (10 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Comanche County?
The median household in Comanche County earns $60,761 a year, close to the Oklahoma median ($65,039). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,800 by its owners; renters pay a median $970. 16.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 14.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,243 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Comanche County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 121,825 | 4,028,634 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $60,761 | $65,039 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,800 | $199,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $970 | $1,014 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.1% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 16.1% | 14.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 28.3% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 55.6% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.1 | 37.0 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.1% | 88.9% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 11.5% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Comanche County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Comanche County as “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Comanche County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 15 high-hazard dams in Comanche County. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 12 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Lake Elmer Thomas Dam (113 ft) and Ellsworth (96 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
5 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 328,657 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Comanche County was covered by 5 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 2, Severe Ice Storm 2, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 7 of 362 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 23 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 8 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 1 pedestrian.
Is there road construction in Comanche County?
Comanche County had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include SH-36. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Comanche County?
Federal school lists show 44 public and 2 private schools in the county. 4 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 28 fire or EMS stations and 9 police or sheriff stations.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Comanche County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Comanche County: Kiowa-Comanche-Apache-Fort Sill Apache OTSA.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Comanche County
Gun shops
11 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Comanche County, plus 15 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #184 (Lawton), Action Pawn (Lawton), Atwoods Ranch & Home #13 (Lawton), Bucks Pawn Shop (Lawton), Fort Sill Exchange (Fort Sill), Frog's Pawn (Lawton), Oberle Enterprises LLC (Fletcher), Rc Guns (Lawton) and 3 more.
Liquor stores
16 liquor stores are on the map in Comanche County: Bootleggers (Lawton), Bootleggers Liquor Boutique (Lawton), Bootleggers Liquor Company (Elgin), Bootleggers Liquor Company 2 (Cache), Cache Road Liquor And Wine (Lawton), Chandlier Liquor (Lawton), East Gore Liquor Store (Lawton), Fluffy's Liquor (Lawton) and 8 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Comanche County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Comanche County?
Comanche County averaged 738 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 6.0 per 1,000 residents, 43% higher than the Oklahoma rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 18.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Comanche County?
$60,761 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $65,039 for Oklahoma and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Comanche County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,243 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Comanche County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Comanche County as “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Comanche County right now?
Comanche County had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include SH-36.
How many nursing homes are in Comanche County?
4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Comanche County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caddo County | 26,447 | 3.3 | $55,353 |
| Cotton County | 5,485 | 2.6 | $58,425 |
| Grady County | 56,606 | 2.3 | $75,419 |
| Kiowa County | 8,383 | 2.6 | $44,962 |
| Stephens County | 43,551 | 2.6 | $61,620 |
| Tillman County | 6,910 | 3.7 | $48,939 |
Cities in Comanche County with their own page: Lawton.
More: Oklahoma statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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