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Chickasha, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Grady County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
16,349 Population 729/sq mi density
$55,039 Median Income $32,439 per capita
$113,200 Home Value $152,316 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
433 Violent Crime/100K 2,751 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,039 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $879/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
433 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chickasha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,114 ft (340 m)
Area22.1 sq mi (57.2 km²)
Population Density729/sq mi
Coordinates35.0405°N, 97.9472°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrady County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.4 / 100
Community Resilience44.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,513 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 121 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 135 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 144 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 111 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 144 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 81 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 92 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 106 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 79 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 144 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 86 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 98 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 111 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 105 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 44 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 85 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 86 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,015 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 127 fatalities, 2,305 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 40 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 55 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 13 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 96 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 76 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 63 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 27 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 4 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 49 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 50 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 50 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 96 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 99 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 55 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 40 km 2
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 82 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 98 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 93 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 75 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 95 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 84 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 75 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 82 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 89 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 82 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 100 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 92 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 69 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 71 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 62 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 66 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 70 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 67 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in

Chickasha has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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