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Hastings, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cotton County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
109 Population 227/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $66,500 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 491 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hastings 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

Elevation998 ft (304 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates34.2243°N, 98.1087°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCotton County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
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

291 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 77 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 68 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 76 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 61 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 139 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 141 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 42 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 75 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 131 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 120 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 79 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 92 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 139 km
Mar 8, 2009 0 km SSE of Smith Village, Oklahoma M3.4 148 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 107 km
Jul 8, 2016 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.4 104 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 93 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 90 km
Jun 3, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 93 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

715 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 110 fatalities, 2,574 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 51 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 95 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 78 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 81 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 88 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 56 km 8
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 67 km 42
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 96 km 11
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 54 km 5
May 26, 1962 EF4 33 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 36 km 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 15 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 85 km 7
May 9, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 73 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 78 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 95 km 2
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 62 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 81 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 90 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 81 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 66 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 88 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 66 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 67 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 76 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 88 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 51 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 77 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 97 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 94 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 68 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 63 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 75 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 68 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 62 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in

Hastings has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.3").

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