Neighborhoods
Lawton central
Urban residential$900 to $1,300/mo
Most housing is in Lawton, affordable across the city, short commutes to post
Cache
Small suburban town$850 to $1,200/mo
Just south of post, quiet community with lower density and affordable homes
Fletcher
Rural community$750 to $1,000/mo
Small town north of Lawton, rural character, very affordable for families
Duncan
Small city$800 to $1,100/mo
About 40 miles east, limited connection to post but affordable alternative
Schools
Lawton Public Schools
Grades K-12
Large urban district, mixed performance, military-friendly administration
Cache Public Schools
Grades K-12
Better-rated suburban district, popular with military families near the south gate
Elgin Public Schools
Grades K-12
Small community east of post, well-regarded local schools, family-friendly
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
On-post housing available, waitlists can develop for larger family units
Off-Post Rental Market
Lawton offers some of the most affordable housing in the Army system
Commute
Lawton is compact and surrounds the installation, keeping most off-post commutes under 20 minutes. Traffic is light compared to most military towns and parking near post gates is generally manageable.
Installation Highlights
- Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery schools make Fort Sill the Army fires center
- Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge with bison, elk, and longhorn herds is minutes from post
- Fort Sill National Historic Landmark includes original frontier-era stone buildings
- The Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton is a fascinating regional history museum
- Lake Lawtonka and Lake Elmer Thomas offer excellent boating and fishing