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Waurika, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cotton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,847
Population
155/sq mi density
$42,054
Median Income
$22,304 per capita
$49,500
Home Value
$88,310 Zillow
$616
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
320 sunny days/yr
104
Violent Crime/100K
1,094 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,054 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,500 home value, $616/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Waurika enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 882 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1837°N, 98.0263°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cotton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in |
Waurika has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.3").