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Comanche, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Stephens County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,625 Population 321/sq mi density
$39,667 Median Income $27,866 per capita
$71,200 Home Value $108,882 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
322 Violent Crime/100K 1,736 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,667 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,200 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Comanche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates34.3625°N, 97.9799°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStephens County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %66.9%
Unhealthy Days7

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience27.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
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

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

Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 149 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 145 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 58 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 147 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 61 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 149 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 57 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 54 km
Nov 5, 2013 8 km SSW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M3.8 149 km
Jan 15, 2010 3 km ESE of Jones, Oklahoma M3.7 148 km
May 31, 2014 1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.7 142 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 23 km
Jun 1, 2014 3 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.6 144 km
Jan 24, 2010 2 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.6 143 km
Aug 9, 2015 1 km WNW of McLoud, Oklahoma M3.6 144 km
Apr 24, 2015 6 km N of Spencer, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Jun 16, 2013 2 km W of Jones, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 56 km
Sep 9, 2016 1 km WSW of Spencer, Oklahoma M3.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

784 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 142 fatalities, 3,196 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 3, 1999 EF5 86 km 36
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 70 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 92 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 61 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 72 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 62 km 0
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 58 km 8
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 86 km 42
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 40 km 5
May 26, 1962 EF4 49 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 93 km 2
May 24, 1957 EF4 49 km 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 8 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 96 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 86 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 80 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 90 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 62 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 50 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 79 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 76 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 66 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 78 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 88 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 49 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 86 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 70 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 87 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 62 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 62 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 84 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 48 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 73 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 74 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 92 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
April 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Comanche has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.2").

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