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LAWTON, OKLAHOMA

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Lawton, approximately 85 miles southwest of Oklahoma City and 55 miles north of Wichita Falls, TX. The Properties are strategically located within the city, minutes to Interstate 44 and U.S. Highway 62 intersection, two of the region’s major thorough fares. Lawton has an unemployment rate of 4.2%.

The US average is 6.0% The Lawton MSA has a current population over 126,000 and is anchored by the Fort Sill Army Base which is the largest employer in the MSA, with nearly 40,000 military personnel, and the fifth largest in the state, contributing approximately $2.3 billion to the local econo- my. Lawton allow for unique cultural experiences, including the Museum of the Great Plains, the Fort Sill Museum, and the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center.

Lawton is home to the Apache Casino and Comanche Nation Casino, and you can catch a live performance at McMahon Memorial Auditorium. Lawton is also known for its hiking the trails and wildlife. At the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, you can see Bison roaming freely in the wild.

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