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Optima, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Texas County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
226 Population 426/sq mi density
$73,800 Home Value $167,515 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
289 Violent Crime/100K 1,661 property/100K
F
Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Optima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 17.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,014 ft (919 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates36.7613°N, 101.3492°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTexas County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 17.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience2.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 106 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 139 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 128 km
Oct 13, 2017 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.0 145 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 141 km
May 14, 2013 8 km SE of Canadian, Texas M2.9 137 km
Jul 9, 2015 6 km SSW of Fritch, Texas M2.8 134 km
Feb 27, 2012 25 km WSW of Lipscomb, Texas M2.8 99 km
Jan 21, 2020 12 km NNE of Rosston, Oklahoma M2.8 132 km
May 17, 2024 3 km SSE of Hartley, Texas M2.7 136 km
Oct 2, 2017 6 km ESE of Channing, Texas M2.7 147 km
Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M2.7 106 km
Jul 9, 2016 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma M2.7 145 km
Jan 21, 2025 5 km NW of Pampa, Texas M2.6 136 km
Mar 25, 2016 Texas Panhandle region M2.6 119 km
Jan 8, 2011 7 km SSE of Hartley, Texas M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

522 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 199 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1993 EF4 41 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 89 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 60 km 3
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 56 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 44 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 29 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 13 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 55 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 63 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 21, 1974 EF3 76 km 0
May 9, 1972 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 5, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 15, 1963 EF3 65 km 0
May 27, 1962 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BADGER HOLE 49,146 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 23,123 96 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 70 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 52 km
2011 TUNNER 17,774 59 km
2022 23 AND DD 8,885 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,750 99 km
2021 COBB FIRE 7,142 24 km
2011 HASKELL COUNTY 6,736 76 km
1997 BUOY LINE 6,118 18 km
2016 OPTIMA 5,084 24 km
2006 MOUNT CARMEL 4,061 92 km
2017 BLACK MONDAY 3,376 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,303 84 km
2011 TURKEY TRACK 3,271 99 km
2017 OKS - BEAVER 3,168 72 km
2022 23 FIRE 2,704 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,605 50 km
2006 STEELER 2,471 45 km
2016 CLEARLAKE 149/22 2,399 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in

Optima has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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