Elk City, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
11,406
Population
710/sq mi density
$49,500
Median Income
$26,572 per capita
$165,300
Home Value
$173,248 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,500 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elk City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,964 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 16.4 sq mi (42.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 710/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3896°N, 99.4287°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beckham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in |
Elk City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").