Health Profile of Lawton, Oklahoma
Lawton Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Lawton Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lawton | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.6 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.2% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.8% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lawton is 73.6 years, about 2.9 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 13.2%, higher than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.8% of residents, higher than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,181 residents in Lawton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,057 341 men · 716 women
- 75–84 2,740 1,165 men · 1,575 women
- 65–74 5,325 2,446 men · 2,879 women
- 50–64 12,060 5,685 men · 6,375 women
Younger residents
18,109 residents in Lawton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,802 2,302 boys · 2,500 girls
- 7–12 5,277 2,597 boys · 2,680 girls
- 3–7 4,502 2,278 boys · 2,224 girls
- 0–3 3,528 1,786 boys · 1,741 girls
About 4,491 residents in Lawton (5.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lawton | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.8% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Lawton is about 26% lower than in Oklahoma. The rate of heart disease in Lawton is about 21% lower than in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lawton | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.3% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.4% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.0% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lawton are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 137,040 cigarettes a day, 4.1 million a month, or 50.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 550.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lawton is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Lawton | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.08 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lawton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lawton, Oklahoma has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Oklahoma, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Is Lawton, Oklahoma a healthy place to live?
Lawton, Oklahoma has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Lawton, Oklahoma?
People in Lawton, Oklahoma can expect to live 73.6 years on average, 2.9 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Lawton, Oklahoma?
13.2% of residents in Lawton, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, about the same as the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Lawton, Oklahoma?
40.8% of adults in Lawton, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 1.8 points above the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lawton, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 137,040 cigarettes a day, 4.1 million a month, or 50.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 550.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lawton is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
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