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Rocky Ford, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Delaware County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
220 Population 32/sq mi density
$80,833 Median Income $28,698 per capita
$146,200 Home Value $200,929 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
248 Violent Crime/100K 4,151 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$80,833 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rocky Ford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°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) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,009 ft (308 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates36.1558°N, 94.9110°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.9 / 100
Community Resilience5.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 123 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 121 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 122 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 121 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 125 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 125 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 121 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 126 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 130 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 143 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 119 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 120 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 123 km
Aug 14, 2024 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 131 km
May 8, 2022 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 131 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 121 km
Jul 8, 2019 3 km ENE of Quinton, OK M2.8 120 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 54 km
Jun 5, 2022 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

821 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,380 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 2008 EF4 96 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 83 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 81 km 3
May 26, 1973 EF4 77 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 92 km 5
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 83 km 1
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 87 km 10
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 69 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 31 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 78 km 2
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 68 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 36 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 36 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 37 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 96 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 54 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 59 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 69 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 70 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 52 km
2005 TEXANNA ROAD 6,139 92 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 99 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 17 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 58 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 15 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 53 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 17 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 35 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,292 86 km
2021 ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 4,214 99 km
1995 F128 4,210 17 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,909 99 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 14 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,700 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Rocky Ford has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (2.1").

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