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Tonkawa, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Kay County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,018
Population
731/sq mi density
$57,711
Median Income
$27,263 per capita
$83,000
Home Value
$96,848 Zillow
$802
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
233
Violent Crime/100K
1,863 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,711 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $802/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tonkawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 731/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6706°N, 97.3150°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ponca City Regional (PNC) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.22 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in |
Tonkawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").