Lawton, OK, United States

Capital City

With a population of 90,381, Lawton is the sixth-largest city in Oklahoma, but the reality is it's a government and military town through and through. The city's proximity to Fort Sill has given it economic stability, but persistent bureaucracy is a headache - the city council oversees daily operations, and county/federal representation is complex. And Lawton's location in Tornado Alley means residents contend with severe weather, including an F4 tornado in 1957 and an F3 in 1979. Unless you have a strong stomach for red tape and extreme weather, this isn't the place for the faint of heart.