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Apache, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Comanche County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,062 Population 485/sq mi density
$49,022 Median Income $26,325 per capita
$85,400 Home Value $114,789 Zillow
$657 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
500 Violent Crime/100K 2,716 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,022 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,400 home value, $657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Apache enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,285 ft (392 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates34.8942°N, 98.3587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyComanche County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0495 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,942 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 141 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 119 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 127 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 145 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 117 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 122 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 122 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 122 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 71 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Feb 9, 2014 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 147 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 147 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 122 km
Jul 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.1 141 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 117 km
Jun 15, 2018 Oklahoma M4.0 150 km
May 15, 2018 10 km SSE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

999 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 118 fatalities, 2,019 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 79 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 62 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 53 km 36
May 9, 2016 EF4 99 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 57 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 38 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 89 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 91 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 90 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 15 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 66 km 2
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 94 km 5
May 26, 1962 EF4 83 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 87 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 71 km 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 69 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 34 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 43 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 93 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 41 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 98 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 30 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 28 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 51 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 29 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 32 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 25 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 24 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 60 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 31 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 90 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 85 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 76 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 65 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 22 km
2023 RX MARCY RUSH 5,998 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in

Apache has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.1").

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