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Wakita, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Grant County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
290 Population 935/sq mi density
$35,795 Median Income $24,154 per capita
$31,700 Home Value $70,495 Zillow
$611 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$35,795 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$31,700 home value, $611/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wakita 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 Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,177 ft (359 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density935/sq mi
Coordinates36.8819°N, 97.9239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very 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

6,281 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 M5.8 102 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 83 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 83 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 80 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 75 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 127 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 150 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 104 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 12 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 130 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 88 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 18 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 31 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 85 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 85 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 30 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 18 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 30 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 75 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

772 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 130 fatalities, 1,204 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 76 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 99 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 69 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 60 km 20
May 12, 2004 EF4 41 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 67 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 72 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 60 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 85 km 2
May 19, 2012 EF3 60 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 90 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 13 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 91 km 2
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 93 km
2020 EWB 5,706 86 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 76 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 18 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 28 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 92 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 95 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 28 km
2016 BENDER 4,385 99 km
2022 SOUTH SOONER LAKE 4,324 98 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 73 km
2011 TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE 4,138 93 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 28 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 28 km
2018 RED HORSE 2,583 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,439 97 km
2023 OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT 2,322 27 km
2024 RX OKSLR-FY24-HFR-RX-UNIT J 2,320 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in

Wakita has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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