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Kaw City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Osage County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
311 Population 103/sq mi density
$55,833 Median Income $34,534 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $153,259 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
787 Violent Crime/100K 5,156 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
787 violent crimes/100K (107% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kaw City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates36.7667°N, 96.8618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsage County County
Nearest AirportPonca City Regional (PNC)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience35.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
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 Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,970 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 39 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 137 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 88 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 79 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 137 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 84 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 107 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 125 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 107 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 76 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 123 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 122 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 139 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 80 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 105 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 74 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 132 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 79 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 112 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

731 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 153 fatalities, 1,582 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 96 km 17
May 25, 1955 EF5 38 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 29 km 80
May 6, 2024 EF4 66 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 78 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 42 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 80 km 3
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 93 km 14
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 11 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 85 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 96 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 24 km 0
May 24, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 60 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 60 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 75 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 48 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 71 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 42 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 34 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 70 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 73 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 74 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 43 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 85 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 85 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 62 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 79 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in

Kaw City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.1").

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