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Martha, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Jackson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
121 Population 484/sq mi density
$83,333 Median Income $28,652 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $71,271 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
364 Violent Crime/100K 3,108 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$83,333 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Martha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,410 ft (430 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density484/sq mi
Coordinates34.7260°N, 99.3867°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportAltus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 89 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 94 km
Aug 27, 2017 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.5 140 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 117 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 142 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 146 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 111 km
Feb 18, 2018 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.2 140 km
Mar 13, 2010 15 km W of Union City, Oklahoma M3.1 137 km
Apr 1, 2018 13 km W of Union City, Oklahoma M3.1 138 km
Apr 17, 2018 16 km ENE of Thomas, Oklahoma M3.1 139 km
Jun 19, 2018 11 km WSW of Union City, Oklahoma M3.1 140 km
Feb 19, 2019 6 km SSE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.0 145 km
Apr 5, 1995 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma M3.0 62 km
Jun 29, 2016 10 km N of Alex, Oklahoma M3.0 149 km
Mar 11, 2010 9 km W of Union City, Oklahoma M3.0 142 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 108 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 139 km
Mar 11, 2010 10 km W of Union City, Oklahoma M3.0 142 km
Jul 10, 2022 11 km ESE of Chickasha, Oklahoma M2.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

745 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 452 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 62 km 11
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 97 km 4
May 25, 1962 EF4 63 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 96 km 4
May 25, 1955 EF4 82 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 88 km 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 90 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 40 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 61 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 71 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
May 16, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 31 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 13 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 11 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 63 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 94 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 90 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 85 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 53 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 61 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 82 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 55 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 94 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 69 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 83 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 81 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 46 km
1995 CR 359 FIRE 9,324 92 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 74 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 73 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 83 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
September 74°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in

Martha has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").

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