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Midwest City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Oklahoma County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
58,170 Population 2,384/sq mi density
$57,739 Median Income $33,205 per capita
$158,400 Home Value $165,622 Zillow
$1,046 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
270 Violent Crime/100K 3,303 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,739 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,400 home value, $1,046/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Midwest City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Population Density2,384/sq mi
Coordinates35.4588°N, 97.3746°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOklahoma County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0489 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.01 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.44 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.1 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,872 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 115 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 56 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 86 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 93 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 123 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 17 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 62 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 36 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 138 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 36 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 141 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 15 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 93 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 23 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 118 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 93 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 24 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 119 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 24 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,070 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 2,681 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 30 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 83 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 57 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 45 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 24 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 72 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 73 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 22 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 31 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 20 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 54 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 74 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 98 km 3
May 22, 1981 EF4 92 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 37 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 85 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 54 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 43 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WEWOKA CREEK (9,921 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 97 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 92 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 73 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 88 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 35 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 70 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 69 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 91 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 62 km
2006 SHAMROCK 6,177 90 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 76 km
2012 CUSHING 5,654 85 km
2005 ANTIOCH 5,513 85 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 75 km
2012 UNNAMED 5,392 91 km
2006 CHANDLER 5,089 48 km
2006 1ST WEWOKA 4,335 84 km
2004 PINE TOP 3,382 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,326 47 km
2005 LITTLE RIVER 2 3,180 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in

Midwest City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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