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Washington, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McClain County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
706 Population 480/sq mi density
$84,444 Median Income $34,445 per capita
$214,900 Home Value $275,378 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$84,444 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,900 home value, $814/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Washington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density480/sq mi
Coordinates35.0547°N, 97.4907°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcClain County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median47.0
RatingGood
Good Days %57.2%
Unhealthy Days8

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0520 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.3 / 100
Community Resilience63.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

3,772 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 85 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 130 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 137 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 104 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 62 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 106 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 80 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 79 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 61 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 137 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 69 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 101 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 33 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 69 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 69 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 73 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,091 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 2,476 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 28 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 84 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 34 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 57 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 57 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 28 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 29 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 43 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 26 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 15 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 31 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 93 km 2
May 22, 1981 EF4 85 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 96 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 58 km 2
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 75 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 59 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 64 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 83 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 81 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 76 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 63 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 71 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 71 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 99 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 81 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 86 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 83 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 27 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 84 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 77 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 98 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 63 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 19 km
1996 TURNPIKE MVD 5,912 81 km
2005 ANTIOCH 5,513 42 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in

Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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