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Colony, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Washita County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
156 Population 170/sq mi density
$39,516 Median Income $34,415 per capita
$176,100 Home Value $171,104 Zillow
$727 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
148 Violent Crime/100K 1,772 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$39,516 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$176,100 home value, $727/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Colony enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°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) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,459 ft (445 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates35.3485°N, 98.6715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashita County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.5 / 100
Community Resilience21.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,609 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 M5.1 127 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 128 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 138 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 148 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 120 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 122 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 148 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 125 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 119 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 127 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 124 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 119 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 121 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 120 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

839 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 106 fatalities, 1,455 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 95 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 36 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 79 km 36
May 24, 2011 EF4 75 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 92 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 28 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 54 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 64 km 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 70 km 4
May 25, 1962 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 99 km 1
May 25, 2019 EF3 67 km 2
May 6, 2015 EF3 82 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 54 km 8
May 24, 2011 EF3 21 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 65 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 79 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 72 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 65 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 66 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 64 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 76 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 72 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 73 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 75 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 78 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 69 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 74 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 84 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 74 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 59 km
2023 RX MARCY RUSH 5,998 69 km
2004 TARBONE COMPLEX 5,929 65 km
1988 UNNAMED 5,709 66 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in

Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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