Chattanooga, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Tillman County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
398 Population 765/sq mi density
$52,321 Median Income $22,372 per capita
$109,400 Home Value $158,992 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,321 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $754/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Chattanooga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,147 ft (350 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density765/sq mi
Coordinates34.4239°N, 98.6540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTillman County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.23"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.9 / 100
Community Resilience19.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

267 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 104 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 45 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 104 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 43 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 81 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 105 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 130 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 107 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 109 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 127 km
Jul 8, 2016 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.4 119 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 147 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 106 km
Jun 3, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 108 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 105 km
May 2, 2020 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.3 110 km
Apr 15, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 109 km
Jun 17, 2017 3 km SE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.2 117 km
Jun 9, 2017 8 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.2 146 km
Jul 14, 2015 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

771 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 2,426 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 60 km 7
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 53 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 91 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 67 km 42
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 52 km 11
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 52 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 36 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 22 km 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 65 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 76 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 59 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 85 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 100 km 0
May 16, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 80 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 65 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 64 km 2
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 38 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 88 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 41 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 82 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 41 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 100 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 36 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 55 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 31 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 39 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 32 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 29 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 36 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 35 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 61 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 30 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 91 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 72 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 91 km
2022 WEST BEND 6,192 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in

Chattanooga has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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