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Ratliff City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Carter County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
84 Population 75/sq mi density
$92,500 Home Value $155,014 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 1,318 property/100K
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Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ratliff City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,059 ft (323 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates34.4524°N, 97.5174°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarter County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0530 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

1,465 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 M5.1 139 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 102 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 129 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 147 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 143 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 127 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 135 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 37 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 141 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 136 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 128 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 142 km
Apr 10, 2014 12 km SE of Cedar Valley, Oklahoma M4.0 147 km
Jun 20, 2015 9 km NW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.0 144 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 124 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

853 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 123 fatalities, 1,769 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 93 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 81 km 36
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 69 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 19 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 91 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 74 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 51 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 81 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 93 km 2
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 59 km 8
May 8, 2003 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 9 km 5
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 92 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 92 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 86 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 88 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 61 km 2
May 24, 1957 EF4 93 km 4
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 94 km 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 45 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 17 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 35 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 24 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 94 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 6 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 48 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 78 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 19 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 7 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 32 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 93 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 43 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 40 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 84 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 21 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 93 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 44 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 15 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in

Ratliff City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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