Manitou, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Tillman County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
223 Population 719/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $24,274 per capita
$39,100 Home Value $68,338 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$39,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Manitou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation1,249 ft (381 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density719/sq mi
Coordinates34.5072°N, 98.9810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTillman County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Regional (FDR)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.9 / 100
Community Resilience19.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

251 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 130 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 130 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 60 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 62 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 111 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 131 km
Aug 27, 2017 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.5 147 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 129 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 125 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 133 km
Jul 8, 2016 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.4 140 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 127 km
Jun 3, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 130 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 136 km
Apr 15, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 130 km
May 2, 2020 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.3 128 km
Jun 17, 2017 3 km SE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.2 139 km
Feb 18, 2018 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km
May 25, 2017 5 km WSW of Tuttle, Oklahoma M3.2 132 km
Jul 14, 2015 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.2 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

765 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 80 fatalities, 2,335 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 81 km 7
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 30 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 38 km 11
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 82 km 42
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 59 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 63 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 87 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 51 km 4
May 1, 1954 EF4 90 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 86 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 64 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 73 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
May 16, 1982 EF3 75 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 56 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 34 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 34 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 39 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 77 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 33 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 35 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 42 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 67 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 48 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 26 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 43 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 40 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 51 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 92 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 41 km
2019 COPPER BREAKS 7,059 81 km
2022 WEST BEND 6,192 91 km
2021 ARROWHEAD 6,156 95 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 50 km
2023 RX MARCY RUSH 5,998 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in

Manitou has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 42°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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