[Bobby H]

Tulsa has had a particularly terrible time over the last couple or so years dealing with murder and street gang related crime -yet Tulsa continues to enjoy a reputation of being one of the best places in Oklahoma (and even the entire nation) to live.

Tulsa is more dangerous than Lawton. But you'll rarely hear anyone be willing to confirm that. They would prefer it if Lawton had the bad reputation for the state and every other place with problems gets to slide.

[wanneroo]

Originally Posted by medgo

I am a physician married and have an attractive job offer with good benefits at Lawton, Oklahoma ; however after reading several comments and answers to some threads specially on gang related crimes and other security matters am quite concerned for me and my family. Is it all true of what is said and if so how do professionals like me that live in Lawton, Oklahoma go about with daily living?
Would there be a city close by at a reasonable commuting distance for me to live in which could offer peace of mind and good conditions to raise our two
children (6 and 9 years old)

My dad was a military family physician and we were stationed at Ft. Sill for some time in the 80's. Several of my dad's fellow physicians in the military decided to get out of the Army and as far as I can tell they are still actively practicing medicine in Lawton and seem to be doing fine.

[mutt50]

Just relocated to Elgin. Great schools very small town. Everyone is friendly and there are great views. Lake Ellsworth and Lake Lawtonka are in the school district. Lots of wide open beautiful land. Very rural in places.
Good Luck!

[numonesweethrt]

Originally Posted by LadyRobyn

Pictures always speak louder than words. Here are some from North Duncan and Marlow: http://www.city-data.com/forum/oklah...th-duncan.html

Driving to Lawton from Duncan. (These were taken in the Wintertime...not as green and pretty as it looks now!)

http://www.city-data.com/forum/2649567-post595.html

And these were taken in Lawton...just for fun. http://www.city-data.com/forum/2650054-post596.html

Beautiful Pics!

[Princessbuckets]

Lawton not that bad. Just like any big city it has certain parts that are not exactly the type of place you would want to be. You have to really shop around. Ask your realitor. Or you could do what most of us do and live in one of the surrounding towns and just work in Lawton. I personally live in Meers but I have a Lawton address. Some of the smaller towns to check in for are Meers, Cache, Synder, Apache, Medicine Park, Altus, Duncan, Elgin. Elgin and Cache have really good schools. It's really beautiful country here. Good luck to you and your family.

Originally Posted by medgo

I am a physician married and have an attractive job offer with good benefits at Lawton, Oklahoma ; however after reading several comments and answers to some threads specially on gang related crimes and other security matters am quite concerned for me and my family. Is it all true of what is said and if so how do professionals like me that live in Lawton, Oklahoma go about with daily living?
Would there be a city close by at a reasonable commuting distance for me to live in which could offer peace of mind and good conditions to raise our two
children (6 and 9 years old)

[mkfarnam]

It's been over a year now...I wonder what DR, Medgo has done.