Getting to know the neighborhood in Lawton, Iowa.

Lawton, Iowa is located 7 miles east of Sioux City on Hwy 20.  It is a nice quiet bedroom community located in Woodbury County.

According to the 2000 Census the population was 697.  Since then a number of new homes have been built within the city limits.

The median income for a household in the city in 2000 was $52,917, and the median income for a family was $58,750.  In 2005 it was reported that the median income for a household was $56,400.  10 homes currently listed “for sale” in the Lawton area.  Average price of homes currently listed for sale $199,800.00.  For more information on homes currently on the market in Lawton, click here.

Schools:  Lawton-Bronson Community School District.  Grade school is located in Bronson and the Jr. and Sr. High is located in Lawton.

http://www.lawton-bronson.k12.ia.us/index.html

Churches: Bethel Lutheran and Community Presbyterian.

Lawton does have its own Post Office.

Some of the businesses in Lawton are:

First Trust and Savings Bank.

Loftus Gallery and Pottery Studio.

Old Grocery Store Antique Store.

Pronto Market and Gas Station.

Maxine’s Restaurant which is located in Lawton and Theo’s Steakhouse located a few miles west of town on Highway 20.

Lawton, Iowa’s website:

http://www.lawtoniowa.com/lawton_web_page_001.htm