Comanche
6.2
High score (8-10)
Lawton and Fort Sill create a military-civilian mix that makes Comanche County the most demographically varied county in southwestern Oklahoma — the Army's major artillery and air defense installation rotates soldiers, contractors, and international military trainees from partner nations through constantly. Being foreign isn't unusual here in the way it would be in a civilian Oklahoma county of similar size. The city is rough around the edges with higher crime rates, but the social circles aren't locked down the way they are in civilian small towns. The bar and restaurant scene is functional and genuinely mixed.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Fort Sill's presence means Comanche County is the most demographically varied county in the southwestern quadrant — soldiers, contractors, and international military training programs bring in people from across the country and the world on a rotating basis. Being foreign here is genuinely unremarkable. The social scene is base-adjacent and transient in character — bars, strip malls, chain restaurants — but it's more open than civilian Oklahoma counties of comparable size. Crime rates are higher than state average, which is worth factoring in.
Lower score (below 6)
Lawton has more demographic variety than most of southwestern Oklahoma thanks to Fort Sill, but the city itself has persistent crime and economic challenges that limit the quality of the social environment. The transient military population means social circles don't form the same way they do in civilian towns, which cuts both ways. The entertainment infrastructure is strip-mall and base-adjacent. A foreign man can navigate Lawton but it's not a place where the social scene rewards you proportionally to the effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Comanche, Oklahoma?
$87k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Comanche, Oklahoma?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Comanche, Oklahoma?
37% men have degree
What's the average male height in Comanche, Oklahoma?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Comanche, Oklahoma?
Local women avg 29.9