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Lawton, Oklahoma

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The Resume

    (August 6, 1901- )
    Born in United States
    2010 Population: 96,867
    Located in Comanche County
    Located 80 miles from Oklahoma City
    Named after World War I US Army officer Henry Ware Lawton
    Home of Fort Sill United States Army post

Why Lawton, Oklahoma might be annoying:

    It suffered from a severe water shortage and poor health among its residents in its early days.
    It averages 21 days of 100+ degree weather here annually.
    Joan Crawford spent her childhood here.
    It is smack dab in the middle of Tornado Alley.
    Its violent crime rate is almost double the national average.
    They have an industrial park located near their airport.

Why Lawton, Oklahoma might not be annoying:

    It is the largest city in Oklahoma outside the Oklahoma City and Tulsa areas.
    It gave us legendary country musician Leon Russell.
    It is considered the cultural and commercial center of southwest Oklahoma.
    It has experienced steady population growth throughout its history.
    It has the only remaining active army post built during the Indian Wars.

Credit: Diplomat


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying