Frederick, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Tillman County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,460 Population 699/sq mi density
$45,459 Median Income $23,025 per capita
$67,100 Home Value $53,113 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 47.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
323 Violent Crime/100K 2,909 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,459 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,100 home value, $703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Frederick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation1,238 ft (377 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density699/sq mi
Coordinates34.3500°N, 98.9880°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTillman County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Regional (FDR)
0 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.9 / 100
Community Resilience19.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 71 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 136 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 71 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 112 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 136 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 137 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 136 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 148 km
Jul 8, 2016 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 136 km
Jun 3, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 138 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 131 km
May 2, 2020 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.3 138 km
Apr 15, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 139 km
Jul 14, 2015 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.2 139 km
Jul 7, 1998 10 km S of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.2 135 km
Feb 4, 2018 6 km N of Foster, Oklahoma M3.2 141 km
Jun 17, 2017 3 km SE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.2 147 km
May 25, 2017 5 km WSW of Tuttle, Oklahoma M3.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

728 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 2,303 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 67 km 7
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 21 km 0
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 67 km 42
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 22 km 11
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 73 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 54 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 46 km 4
May 1, 1954 EF4 79 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 74 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 48 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 100 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 82 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 95 km 0
May 16, 1982 EF3 60 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 47 km 2
May 11, 1982 EF3 43 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 53 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 62 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 94 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 50 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 86 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 51 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 55 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 50 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 57 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 43 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 54 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 52 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 58 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 61 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 94 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 93 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 53 km
2019 COPPER BREAKS 7,059 75 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in

Frederick has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 42°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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