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Boise City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cimarron County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,218 Population 823/sq mi density
$49,224 Median Income $21,597 per capita
$65,300 Home Value $77,239 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 1,207 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,224 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,300 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Boise City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,164 ft (1,269 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density823/sq mi
Coordinates36.7313°N, 102.5095°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCimarron County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
88 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.9 / 100
Community Resilience6.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 8, 2024.

Mar 17, 2022 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico M3.8 79 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 50 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 134 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 125 km
Mar 31, 2022 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico M3.4 72 km
Jan 2, 1998 21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado M3.4 146 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 139 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 105 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 107 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 117 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 143 km
Jun 28, 1995 15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M2.8 145 km
Apr 6, 2020 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado M2.7 89 km
May 17, 2024 3 km SSE of Hartley, Texas M2.7 98 km
Oct 2, 2017 6 km ESE of Channing, Texas M2.7 121 km
Nov 16, 2013 33 km ENE of Grenville, New Mexico M2.7 71 km
Sep 8, 2024 34 km NNW of Nara Visa, New Mexico M2.6 113 km
Aug 11, 2023 24 km WSW of Channing, Texas M2.6 129 km
Sep 14, 2012 28 km ESE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M2.5 138 km
Jan 8, 2011 7 km SSE of Hartley, Texas M2.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

318 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 12 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 18, 1977 EF4 13 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 100 km 0
May 9, 1972 EF3 63 km 0
May 31, 2010 EF2 74 km 0
May 31, 2010 EF2 38 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 70 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 91 km 0
May 15, 2003 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 6, 2001 EF2 87 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF2 29 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF2 57 km 0
Nov 19, 1975 EF2 90 km 0
May 10, 1972 EF2 61 km 0
May 10, 1972 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 8, 1971 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 8, 1971 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 19, 1971 EF2 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BADGER HOLE 49,146 87 km
2018 STATELINE 28,533 59 km
2011 RABBIT EAR 21,569 65 km
2011 TUNNER 17,774 78 km
2011 296 16,769 41 km
2006 CLAPHAM 14,696 98 km
2011 PRITCHARD 11,547 54 km
2002 FURNISH 8,862 70 km
1996 RABBIT 8,457 67 km
2006 FERGUSON 8,226 75 km
2021 COBB FIRE 7,142 81 km
2006 WINDY 6,882 36 km
1994 KEITH 6,584 72 km
1989 TEX 5,555 58 km
2002 KENTON 5,400 69 km
2022 CAMPBELL ROAD 5,255 71 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,478 51 km
2016 FM998 4,203 95 km
2006 MOUNT CARMEL 4,061 27 km
2019 C34 3,883 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
December 35°F (1°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Boise City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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