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Rocky, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
242 Population 1,152/sq mi density
$62,143 Median Income $27,653 per capita
$70,400 Home Value $128,682 Zillow
$1,109 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
514 Violent Crime/100K 2,951 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$62,143 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $1,109/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
514 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rocky enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,648 ft (502 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,152/sq mi
Coordinates35.1564°N, 99.0596°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBeckham County County
Nearest AirportHobart Regional (HBR)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.1 / 100
Community Resilience20.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

811 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 150 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 148 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 149 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 150 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 150 km
Jan 18, 2016 Oklahoma M4.1 138 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 147 km
Jul 25, 2019 13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma M3.9 117 km
Jun 8, 2015 19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 142 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 149 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 72 km
Sep 16, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 147 km
Oct 31, 2017 5 km N of Dover, Oklahoma M3.9 142 km
Mar 3, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 148 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 141 km
Mar 2, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 149 km
Sep 21, 2015 4 km W of Fairview, Oklahoma M3.8 132 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 80 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

757 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 582 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 77 km 9
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 93 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 57 km 4
May 25, 1962 EF4 18 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 95 km 8
May 24, 2011 EF3 60 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 18 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 42 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 15 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 88 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF3 75 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 64 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 54 km 2
May 11, 1982 EF3 26 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 94 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 90 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 55 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 49 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 88 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 91 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 49 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 60 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 74 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 51 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 67 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 68 km
2022 BRITT 8,275 97 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 73 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 93 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 67 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 57 km
2023 RX MARCY RUSH 5,998 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in

Rocky has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").

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