Comanche County Memorial Hospital
3401 West Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK 73505
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
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
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
- Drive90.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walk1.3%
- Other2.7%
- Work from home4.6%
- 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).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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