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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Comanche County
Comanche County sits within the Central Rolling Red Prairies (MLRA 80A) region. Elevation averages about 1,223 feet.
Temperatures in Comanche County range from a January mean low of 29°F to a July mean high near 95°F. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches.
Comanche County ran 1,000 farms, 417,168 acres of farmland, and 67,611 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, wheat, and cotton.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwestern Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Cotton, Poultry, Horses, Sheep |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 20+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Comanche County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1606 NW Lawton Ave, Lawton, OK 73507
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Comanche County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 66% of farmland in Comanche County, about 276,236 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in May. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Comanche County
Farms in Comanche County average 417 acres, and about 18% are small operations. Roughly 28% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 1,326 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Comanche County
Comanche County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, grain, and wheat. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Comanche County Operations
Based on Comanche County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Grazing management near the Wichita Mountains emphasizes wildlife habitat compatibility and native grass conservation. Cotton production systems incorporate integrated pest management and soil health practices adapted to red soil conditions.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Caddo County, Oklahoma, Cotton County, Oklahoma, Grady County, Oklahoma, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, Stephens County, Oklahoma, and Tillman County, Oklahoma. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Comanche County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Oklahoma guide: Oklahoma Farm Programs Guide
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