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Hillsdale, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Garfield County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
77 Population 220/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillsdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,233 ft (376 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density220/sq mi
Coordinates36.5633°N, 97.9927°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGarfield County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.6 / 100
Community Resilience41.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,924 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 96 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 65 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 66 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 52 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 54 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 119 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 74 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 37 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 28 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 100 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 69 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 127 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 23 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 67 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 67 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 39 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 120 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 22 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 32 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

727 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 116 fatalities, 952 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 1955 EF5 66 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 83 km 80
May 12, 2004 EF4 76 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 71 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 81 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 99 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 94 km 1
May 2, 1979 EF4 34 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 10 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 96 km 2
May 19, 2012 EF3 91 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 68 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 81 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF3 27 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 97 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 98 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 80 km
2022 217 18,293 99 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 72 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 78 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 82 km
2020 EWB 5,706 96 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 53 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 37 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 34 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 32 km
2016 BENDER 4,385 97 km
2022 SOUTH SOONER LAKE 4,324 90 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 42 km
2011 TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE 4,138 94 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 32 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 31 km
2014 GUTHRIE 3,014 99 km
2018 RED HORSE 2,583 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in

Hillsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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