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Geronimo, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cotton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,161 Population 779/sq mi density
$64,250 Median Income $28,825 per capita
$88,200 Home Value $112,906 Zillow
$1,115 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,250 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,200 home value, $1,115/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Geronimo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,095 ft (334 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density779/sq mi
Coordinates34.4831°N, 98.3877°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCotton County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

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

318 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 79 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 79 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 33 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 27 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 56 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 79 km
Feb 27, 2013 3 km SSW of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Sep 9, 2016 1 km WSW of Spencer, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Aug 27, 2017 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 108 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 84 km
Aug 9, 2019 15 km NW of Okarche, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km
Jul 14, 2016 3 km WSW of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma M3.4 145 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 113 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 128 km
Jul 8, 2016 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.4 96 km
Mar 17, 2014 1 km ENE of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma M3.4 150 km
Mar 8, 2009 0 km SSE of Smith Village, Oklahoma M3.4 137 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 89 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

801 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 139 fatalities, 3,153 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 3, 1999 EF5 87 km 36
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 66 km 7
May 9, 2016 EF4 95 km 1
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 78 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 70 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 74 km 0
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 94 km 8
May 22, 1981 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 78 km 42
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 77 km 11
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 78 km 5
May 26, 1962 EF4 38 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 26 km 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 96 km 1
May 6, 2015 EF3 92 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 80 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 59 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 89 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 42 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 50 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 85 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 87 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 49 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 99 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 99 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 85 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 37 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 24 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 52 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 30 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 29 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 33 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 26 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 37 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
April 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in

Geronimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 41°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.3").

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