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Watonga, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Blaine County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,633 Population 698/sq mi density
$50,765 Median Income $16,741 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $99,854 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 1,128 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,765 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $831/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Watonga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density698/sq mi
Coordinates35.8475°N, 98.4027°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBlaine County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.7 / 100
Community Resilience32.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,460 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 M5.8 147 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 77 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 78 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 94 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 85 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 96 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 77 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 124 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 76 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 77 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 111 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 120 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 85 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 111 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 106 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 76 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 93 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 95 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 106 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

859 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,594 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 94 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 46 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 94 km 36
May 8, 2003 EF4 98 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 42 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 65 km 2
May 22, 1981 EF4 59 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 66 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 63 km 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 10 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 92 km 4
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 88 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 97 km 0
May 25, 2019 EF3 56 km 2
May 6, 2015 EF3 97 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 49 km 8
May 24, 2011 EF3 32 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 57 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 51 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 65 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 20 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 97 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 65 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 54 km
2014 GUTHRIE 3,014 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,001 64 km
2006 STRONG 2,509 52 km
2006 CASHION COMPLEX 2,482 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,439 77 km
2024 RX OKSLR-FY24-HFR-RX-UNIT J 2,320 97 km
2011 63RD STREET 2,294 96 km
2023 SIMPSON FIRE 2,269 89 km
2022 OK SLR-FY22-RX-UNIT J 2,164 97 km
2022 CIMARRON FIRE 2,155 47 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,128 69 km
2014 270 2,088 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in

Watonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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