Lawton, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 16 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -61.9%
Males: (55.6%)
Females: (44.4%)
Median resident age:

72.9 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58345

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-648,737,814 (it was $14,375 in 2000)
Lawton $-648,737,814
ND $71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $79,416 (it was $13,752 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $14,847 (it was $15,000 in 2000)
Lawton:

$14,847
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $24,148; detached houses: $24,511
March 2022 cost of living index in Lawton: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (60.0%), Czech (40.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1517 feet

Land area: 0.93 square miles.

Population density: 17 people per square mile   (very low).

Lawton, North Dakota map

3 residents are foreign born (7.1% North America).

This city:

7.1%
North Dakota:

1.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Lawton city:

1.3% ($199)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (122.8 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (334.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (686.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Brocket, ND (2.5 miles),
Edmore, ND (2.9 miles ),
Fairdale, ND (3.8 miles),
Adams, ND (4.0 miles ),
Lakota, ND (4.3 miles ),
Nekoma, ND (4.4 miles),
Hove Mobile Park, ND (4.5 miles),
Lankin, ND (4.5 miles)

Latitude: 48.30 N, Longitude: 98.36 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

Distribution of median household income in Lawton, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lawton, ND in 2022

Lawton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Lawton, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lawton-area historical tornado activity is near North Dakota state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/6/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.8 miles away from the Lawton city center caused $1 million in damages.

On 6/21/1971, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 7.5 miles away from the city center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lawton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 7% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 639.4 miles away from Lawton center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 212.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 287.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 206.4 miles away from Lawton center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 187.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 458.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ramsey County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 23, Storms: 12, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lawton topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lawton:

  • University of North Dakota (about 66 miles; Grand Forks, ND; Full-time enrollment: 12,858)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 103 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 122 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 125 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 125 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minot State University (about 136 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Bismarck State College (about 154 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Brocket - Lawton Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Ramsey County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

1.8 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

47.1%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

17.6%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lawton:

Marital status in Lawton, ND
  • Never married: 27.6%
  • Now married: 67.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Lawton:

  • High school or higher: 88.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 27.8%
  • Unemployed: 8.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.9
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lawton, ND (based on Ramsey County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,67113
Catholic2,4392
Evangelical Protestant61610
Other1342
None4,591-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Ramsey County:

2.68 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

6.26 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Here:

8.94 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Ramsey County:

8.1%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Ramsey County:

29.3%
State:

27.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.4%
State:

13.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Lawton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $15,000 ($937.50)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($625.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($437.50)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($312.50)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($125.00)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($125.00)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($125.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($62.50)

Lawton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($500.00)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($312.50)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($125.00)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($62.50)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($62.50)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($187.50)
  • Tax - Property: $12,000 ($750.00)

Lawton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $182,000 ($11375.00)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $24,000 ($1500.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lawton:

  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KDLR (1240 AM; 1 kW; DEVILS LAKE, ND; Owner: DOUBLE Z BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNDK (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LANGDON, ND; Owner: KNDK, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KNOX (1310 AM; 5 kW; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: LEIGHTON ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KCNN (1590 AM; 5 kW; EAST GRAND FORKS, MN; Owner: KRAD, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXPO (1340 AM; 1 kW; GRAFTON, ND; Owner: KGPC COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lawton:

  • KYTZ (106.7 FM; WALHALLA, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAOC (105.1 FM; CAVALIER, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lawton:

  • KGFE (Channel 2; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDAZ-TV (Channel 8; DEVILS LAKE, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.5mTotal length
  • 430Total average daily traffic
  • 81Total average daily truck traffic
  • 430Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W0JBM, Grant Date: 10/13/1987, Expiration Date: 10/13/1997, Cancellation Date: 10/14/1999, Registrant: James B Thorson, 8 Fourth Ave N, Lawton, ND 58345


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lawton, ND
  • 71.4%Electricity
  • 28.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Lawton compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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