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Ringling, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Jefferson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
830 Population 1,064/sq mi density
$37,500 Median Income $20,780 per capita
$59,800 Home Value $59,452 Zillow
$518 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
207 Violent Crime/100K 1,553 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$37,500 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,800 home value, $518/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
207 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ringling 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

Elevation903 ft (275 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,064/sq mi
Coordinates34.1773°N, 97.5915°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0513 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.6 / 100
Community Resilience14.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

412 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 119 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 66 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 101 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 65 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 93 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 142 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 142 km
May 31, 2014 1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.7 150 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 38 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 140 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 141 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 63 km
Aug 9, 2015 1 km WNW of McLoud, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Feb 27, 2013 3 km SSW of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 84 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 72 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 32 km
Sep 9, 2016 1 km WSW of Spencer, Oklahoma M3.5 150 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 89 km
Mar 8, 2009 0 km SSE of Smith Village, Oklahoma M3.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

727 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 829 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 89 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 51 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 48 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 98 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 79 km 0
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 28 km 8
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 23 km 5
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 99 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 79 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 91 km 2
May 24, 1957 EF4 84 km 4
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 89 km 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 37 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 74 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 64 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 91 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 59 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 26 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 73 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 45 km 3
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 21 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 47 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 40 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 64 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 37 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 97 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 29 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 47 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 39 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 81 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 29 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 46 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 47 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 98 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 51 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 17 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 62 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 30 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 37 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
December 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in

Ringling has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.4").

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