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Comanche County, OK
14 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
Population
121,825
Land area
1,069sq mi
People per sq mi
114
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Comanche County
Comanche County at a glance
- Comanche County is 94% denser than Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 5th among 77 counties in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $60,761, 7% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,800 (18% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $970 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lawton (90,595), Elgin (3,608) and Cache (3,074).
Local data for Comanche County, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals4
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools46
- Colleges4
- Libraries4
- Banks34
- Post Offices13
- Parks63
- Grocery Stores34
- Restaurants315
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies7
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers17
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places27
Housing and community stats
Comanche County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,761
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$163,800
Prices +3.0% in a year
Median rent
$970/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15,183), Irish Americans (11,010), Mexican Americans (10,853).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,869
40,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,944
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $10,459 per person
PPP loans
$111M
2,660 loans, 16,284 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$453K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Comanche County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Comanche County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,319
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
435
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 28°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Comanche County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Comanche County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Comanche County, OK?
- Lawton is the largest city or town in Comanche County, with about 90,595 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Comanche County?
- Comanche County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 73501, 73503, 73505, 73507, 73527.
- What is the population of Comanche County, OK?
- About 121,825 people live in Comanche County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Comanche County?
- Comanche County borders Grady County, Stephens County, Caddo County, Kiowa County, Tillman County, Cotton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023