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Marlow, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Stephens County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,423 Population 627/sq mi density
$53,932 Median Income $27,408 per capita
$115,100 Home Value $119,256 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
227 Violent Crime/100K 2,251 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,932 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,100 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
227 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Marlow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,292 ft (394 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
Population Density627/sq mi
Coordinates34.6311°N, 97.9567°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStephens County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience27.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively 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

1,619 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 148 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 120 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 139 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 141 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 135 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 119 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 126 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 37 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 126 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 119 km
Jun 20, 2015 9 km NW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.0 134 km
Apr 10, 2014 12 km SE of Cedar Valley, Oklahoma M4.0 134 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 141 km
Apr 8, 2015 6 km S of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.0 141 km
Jul 12, 2014 7 km WNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.0 149 km
Jul 25, 2019 13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma M3.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

945 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 137 fatalities, 2,107 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 79 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 95 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 56 km 36
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 95 km 7
May 9, 2016 EF4 56 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 92 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 35 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 42 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 84 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 78 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 84 km 8
May 8, 2003 EF4 87 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 58 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 86 km 2
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 47 km 5
May 26, 1962 EF4 70 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 74 km 2
May 24, 1957 EF4 64 km 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 59 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 69 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 79 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 69 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 79 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 48 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 87 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 78 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 63 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 51 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 50 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 76 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 85 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 57 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 59 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 57 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 49 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.6 in

Marlow has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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