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Comanche County Memorial Hospital

3401 West Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK 73505

County:ComancheCBSA Area:Lawton, OKOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Comanche County Memorial Hospital is a government acute care facility located in Lawton, Oklahoma, a mid-size city with a notable international population. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including EB3 and OPT hires, which may indicate openness to supporting international staff. Its community setting and experience with international recruitment could make it a good fit for nurses seeking a supportive environment in a diverse city.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
283
RN Count
257
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Oklahoma

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

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Lawton, OK overview

Financials

Median $85,150
$67,770
10th
$145,980
90th
Cost of Living Index
87.63(12.37 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,173 (+4% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:16.6 min
Drive
90.2%
  • Drive90.2%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walk1.3%
  • Other2.7%
  • Work from home4.6%
Nearest Airports
  • Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport
  • Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill)
  • Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
  • Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
  • Hobart Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
82,049
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
6,338
Population with Bachelor's+
19,289

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Oklahoma state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1248th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed31st of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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