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Washita, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Caddo County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
53 Population 93/sq mi density
$55,938 Median Income $35,498 per capita
$73,600 Home Value $68,843 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
470 Violent Crime/100K 4,612 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
470 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Washita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°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

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,236 ft (377 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates35.1044°N, 98.3413°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCaddo County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.5 / 100
Community Resilience18.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,671 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 142 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 121 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 103 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 109 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 131 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 102 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 106 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 120 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 123 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 106 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 106 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 77 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 130 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 130 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 129 km
Mar 30, 2014 3 km SSW of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.1 130 km
Feb 9, 2014 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 129 km
Jan 18, 2016 Oklahoma M4.1 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,006 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 110 fatalities, 2,063 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 68 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 38 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 45 km 36
May 19, 2013 EF4 96 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 36 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 61 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 79 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 84 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 78 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 98 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 24 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 30 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 47 km 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 81 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 80 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 94 km 4
May 1, 1954 EF4 94 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 50 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 57 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 55 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 48 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 50 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 65 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 50 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 52 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 45 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 47 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 80 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 51 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 91 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 66 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 39 km
2023 RX MARCY RUSH 5,998 49 km
2004 TARBONE COMPLEX 5,929 46 km
1988 UNNAMED 5,709 52 km
2005 ANTIOCH 5,513 100 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in

Washita has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.1").

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