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Kiowa, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pittsburg County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
662 Population 534/sq mi density
$45,625 Median Income $22,459 per capita
$70,900 Home Value $145,255 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
749 Violent Crime/100K 4,641 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,900 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
749 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kiowa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation749 ft (228 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density534/sq mi
Coordinates34.7233°N, 95.9029°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPittsburg County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.0 / 100
Community Resilience38.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

567 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on May 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 119 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 49 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 120 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 10 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 145 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 121 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 119 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 119 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 145 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 65 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 67 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 143 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 120 km
May 31, 2014 1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.7 150 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 53 km
Jan 24, 2010 2 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.6 150 km
Apr 26, 2016 7 km ENE of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.6 140 km
Aug 9, 2015 1 km WNW of McLoud, Oklahoma M3.6 136 km
Sep 11, 2017 8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 73 fatalities, 664 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 73 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 5 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 75 km 1
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 73 km 0
May 5, 1961 EF4 80 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 58 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 80 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 86 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 63 km 7
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 60 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 58 km 2
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 88 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 85 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 77 km 1
May 25, 2015 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 58 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 50 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF3 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 47 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 49 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 50 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 16 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 44 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 35 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 68 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 36 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 20 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 37 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 38 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 53 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 44 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 34 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 63 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 20 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 53 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in

Kiowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.1").

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