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Manchester, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Alfalfa County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
155 Population 646/sq mi density
$90,156 Median Income $29,165 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $70,495 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
381 Violent Crime/100K 317 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,156 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,287 ft (392 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density646/sq mi
Coordinates36.9945°N, 98.0351°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAlfalfa County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,712 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 M5.8 117 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 82 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 83 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 91 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 96 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 27 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 115 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 119 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 85 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 26 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 85 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 145 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 87 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 26 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 47 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 27 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 45 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 91 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 85 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

760 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 133 fatalities, 1,228 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 72 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 86 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 80 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 74 km 20
May 12, 2004 EF4 29 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 67 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 76 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 97 km 2
May 6, 2015 EF3 100 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 35 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 28 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 21 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 97 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 72 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 82 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 99 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 87 km
2020 EWB 5,706 74 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 79 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 15 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 27 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 77 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 82 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 28 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 79 km
2011 TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE 4,138 84 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 28 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 28 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,953 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,921 93 km
2018 RED HORSE 2,583 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,439 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in

Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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