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Delaware, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Nowata County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
302 Population 774/sq mi density
$36,111 Median Income $18,112 per capita
$40,000 Home Value $203,233 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
258 Violent Crime/100K 1,548 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,111 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$40,000 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
258 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Delaware enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation716 ft (218 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density774/sq mi
Coordinates36.7790°N, 95.6425°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNowata County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0494 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.6 / 100
Community Resilience19.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

822 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 121 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 136 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 135 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 117 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 138 km
Sep 24, 2017 10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma M3.8 140 km
Apr 10, 2014 5 km E of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 129 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 137 km
Oct 4, 2016 15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.7 122 km
Sep 16, 2015 2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.7 136 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 106 km
Mar 24, 2015 11 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 139 km
Sep 9, 2016 4 km ENE of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 129 km
Jan 15, 2016 6 km S of Ripley, Oklahoma M3.6 146 km
Jul 21, 2016 9 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.6 138 km
Nov 22, 2013 6 km SSW of Glencoe, Oklahoma M3.6 135 km
Mar 21, 2015 9 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.6 138 km
Feb 1, 2014 6 km NNW of Agra, Oklahoma M3.6 146 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

760 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 220 fatalities, 2,487 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 98 km 158
May 6, 2024 EF4 81 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 51 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 86 km 4
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 72 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 37 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 95 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 36 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 60 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 54 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 76 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 70 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 97 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 15 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 50 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 68 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 70 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 43 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 84 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 75 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 13 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 39 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 39 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 36 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 44 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 83 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 66 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 69 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Delaware has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.6").

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