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Walters, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cotton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,173 Population 269/sq mi density
$50,875 Median Income $25,282 per capita
$127,100 Home Value $107,125 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
42 Violent Crime/100K 1,597 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,875 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,100 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Walters enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,061 ft (323 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²)
Population Density269/sq mi
Coordinates34.3584°N, 98.3569°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCotton County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.2 / 100
Community Resilience35.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

281 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 84 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 47 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 83 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 41 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 55 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 83 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 102 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 91 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 100 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 119 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 126 km
Jul 8, 2016 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.4 104 km
Mar 8, 2009 0 km SSE of Smith Village, Oklahoma M3.4 146 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 90 km
Jun 3, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 93 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 77 km
Apr 15, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 93 km
May 2, 2020 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.3 98 km
Jun 9, 2017 8 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

735 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 131 fatalities, 3,097 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 3, 1999 EF5 98 km 36
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 53 km 7
May 9, 2016 EF4 94 km 1
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 79 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 81 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 81 km 0
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 83 km 8
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 75 km 11
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 66 km 42
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 74 km 5
May 26, 1962 EF4 25 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 16 km 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 36 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 93 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 58 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 57 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 84 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 55 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 88 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 62 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 83 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 73 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 61 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 96 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 85 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 82 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 50 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 59 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 38 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 63 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 43 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 42 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 40 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
April 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in

Walters has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 41°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.3").

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