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Arapaho, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Custer County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
802 Population 1,146/sq mi density
$34,397 Median Income $14,394 per capita
$105,400 Home Value $144,269 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
249 Violent Crime/100K 2,249 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$34,397 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Arapaho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,659 ft (506 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,146/sq mi
Coordinates35.5778°N, 98.9593°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCuster County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.3 / 100
Community Resilience42.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,790 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 104 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 104 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 144 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 142 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 133 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 100 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 137 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 103 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 102 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 141 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 141 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 150 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 102 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

729 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 39 fatalities, 426 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 63 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF4 99 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 87 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 92 km 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 38 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 66 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 41 km 0
May 25, 2019 EF3 91 km 2
May 31, 2013 EF3 79 km 8
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 95 km 6
May 24, 2011 EF3 61 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF3 53 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 59 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 56 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 42 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 47 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 42 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 94 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 94 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 83 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 91 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 85 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 77 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 97 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 95 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 68 km
2018 SHAW 8,581 89 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 100 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 67 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 91 km
2023 RX MARCY RUSH 5,998 99 km
2004 TARBONE COMPLEX 5,929 95 km
1988 UNNAMED 5,709 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in

Arapaho has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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