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Keyes, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cimarron County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
140 Population 389/sq mi density
$118,500 Median Income $60,772 per capita
$425 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
170 Violent Crime/100K 1,789 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,500 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Keyes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,946 ft (1,203 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density389/sq mi
Coordinates36.8076°N, 102.2517°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCimarron County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 31.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.9 / 100
Community Resilience6.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 8, 2024.

Mar 17, 2022 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico M3.8 103 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 74 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 137 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 133 km
Mar 31, 2022 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico M3.4 96 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 126 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 123 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 127 km
Jul 9, 2015 6 km SSW of Fritch, Texas M2.8 148 km
Nov 16, 2013 33 km ENE of Grenville, New Mexico M2.7 94 km
Apr 6, 2020 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado M2.7 96 km
May 17, 2024 3 km SSE of Hartley, Texas M2.7 106 km
Oct 2, 2017 6 km ESE of Channing, Texas M2.7 127 km
Sep 8, 2024 34 km NNW of Nara Visa, New Mexico M2.6 134 km
Aug 11, 2023 24 km WSW of Channing, Texas M2.6 140 km
Jan 8, 2011 7 km SSE of Hartley, Texas M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

364 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 30 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1993 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 99 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF4 22 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 95 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 85 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 81 km 0
May 9, 1972 EF3 41 km 0
May 31, 2010 EF2 43 km 0
May 31, 2010 EF2 82 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
May 15, 2003 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 6, 2001 EF2 63 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF2 5 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF2 34 km 0
Nov 19, 1975 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 22, 1972 EF2 99 km 0
May 10, 1972 EF2 62 km 0
May 10, 1972 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BADGER HOLE 49,146 71 km
2018 STATELINE 28,533 77 km
2011 RABBIT EAR 21,569 90 km
2011 TUNNER 17,774 55 km
2011 296 16,769 57 km
2011 PRITCHARD 11,547 71 km
2002 FURNISH 8,862 87 km
1996 RABBIT 8,457 92 km
2006 FERGUSON 8,226 97 km
2021 COBB FIRE 7,142 59 km
2006 WINDY 6,882 60 km
1994 KEITH 6,584 96 km
1997 BUOY LINE 6,118 98 km
1989 TEX 5,555 82 km
2002 KENTON 5,400 89 km
2022 CAMPBELL ROAD 5,255 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,478 60 km
2006 MOUNT CARMEL 4,061 18 km
2019 C34 3,883 34 km
2018 APPLE NM 3,779 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Keyes has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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