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Empire City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cotton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
798 Population 86/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $41,596 per capita
$169,000 Home Value $131,900 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
235 Violent Crime/100K 5,417 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $867/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Empire City 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 33.3 inches. The area receives 2.2 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 Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,140 ft (347 m)
Area10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates34.4776°N, 98.0594°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCotton County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.2 / 100
Community Resilience35.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

878 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 M4.5 140 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 138 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 145 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 54 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 145 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 138 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 142 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 47 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 53 km
Nov 5, 2013 8 km SSW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M3.8 140 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 39 km
Jan 15, 2010 3 km ENE of Jones, Oklahoma M3.8 143 km
May 31, 2014 1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.7 135 km
Feb 23, 2016 6 km E of Edmond, Oklahoma M3.7 145 km
Jun 9, 2013 5 km NNE of Jones, Oklahoma M3.7 146 km
Jan 15, 2010 3 km ESE of Jones, Oklahoma M3.7 141 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 26 km
Aug 23, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M3.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

861 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 161 fatalities, 3,366 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 98 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 75 km 36
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 76 km 7
May 9, 2016 EF4 65 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 60 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 54 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 97 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 73 km 8
May 22, 1981 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 91 km 42
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 48 km 5
May 26, 1962 EF4 51 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 91 km 2
May 24, 1957 EF4 47 km 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 78 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 79 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 60 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 66 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 84 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 74 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 92 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 76 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 54 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 94 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 83 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 75 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 69 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 96 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 55 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 60 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 81 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 80 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
April 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in

Empire City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.2").

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