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Lawton
A city of 15 people in North Dakota
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About Lawton
City in North Dakota, United States1902Established
15Population
1 sq miArea
1,516 ftElevation
Lawton is a city in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 15 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 18 in 2025.
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Town numbers
ZIP code58345
Area code701
Living in Lawton
Health in Lawton
Compared with North Dakota
13better than ND·8worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.
Conditions
1▲ 8▼ 3 close
Habits
1▲ 3 close
Care
5▲ 2 close
Mind
2▲ 3 close
Everyday needs
4▲ 0 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Chi St. Alexius Health Devils LakeDevils Lake · 25.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - GraftonGrafton · 43.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58345 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lawton →
Natural hazards in Lawton
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lawton →
Climate in Lawton
Full climate →Lawton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -4°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
18° / 0°Winter
49° / 27°Spring
77° / 53°Summer
51° / 30°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lawton →
Libraries near Lawton
See all →Nearest: Adams Mini LibraryAdams · 15.7 miles
Famous people from Lawton
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Where Lawton is
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Location map
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