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Stillwater, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Noble County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
48,818 Population 1,639/sq mi density
$42,015 Median Income $26,806 per capita
$230,900 Home Value $258,914 Zillow
$944 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
314 Violent Crime/100K 2,129 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,015 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$230,900 home value, $944/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
314 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Stillwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,639/sq mi
Coordinates36.1315°N, 97.0745°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNoble County County
Nearest AirportStillwater Regional (SWO)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.6 / 100
Community Resilience56.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,252 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 35 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 72 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 43 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 46 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 65 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 47 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 103 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 132 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 53 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 50 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 113 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 82 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 111 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 83 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 67 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 44 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 59 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 50 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 72 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

934 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 159 fatalities, 2,135 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 96 km 5
May 25, 1955 EF5 84 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 68 km 20
May 6, 2024 EF4 68 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF4 100 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 98 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 61 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 50 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 56 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 43 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 43 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 77 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 86 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 62 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 79 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 65 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 90 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 74 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 81 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 84 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 72 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 58 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 68 km
2015 Z BAR 7 10,170 99 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 79 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 74 km
2024 BOWMAN 9,422 59 km
2022 BUG CREEK 9,106 63 km
2003 WOOLAROC 8,859 99 km
2021 JAVINE 8,699 98 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 23 km
2022 LIBERTY RANCH 7,583 100 km
2024 ZINK 7,434 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in

Stillwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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