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New Cordell, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Washita County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,743 Population 1,219/sq mi density
$70,780 Median Income $26,684 per capita
$102,000 Home Value $92,507 Zillow
$748 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
249 Violent Crime/100K 2,249 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,780 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
New Cordell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density1,219/sq mi
Coordinates35.2969°N, 98.9838°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashita County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.5 / 100
Community Resilience21.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,696 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 135 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 135 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 149 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 149 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 131 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 134 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 147 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 133 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 148 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 149 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 139 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 133 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Jul 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.1 148 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 149 km
Jan 18, 2016 Oklahoma M4.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

797 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 673 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 65 km 9
May 24, 2011 EF4 98 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 63 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 93 km 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 49 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 86 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 20 km 0
May 25, 2019 EF3 96 km 2
May 31, 2013 EF3 83 km 8
May 24, 2011 EF3 90 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF3 50 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 2 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 39 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 26 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 79 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 74 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 65 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 61 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 88 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 60 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 97 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 69 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 82 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 65 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 76 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 77 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 94 km
2022 BRITT 8,275 100 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 73 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 81 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 78 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in

New Cordell has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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