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Waynoka, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Woods County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
932 Population 840/sq mi density
$51,750 Median Income $24,656 per capita
$83,000 Home Value $54,320 Zillow
$734 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
110 Violent Crime/100K 1,205 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,750 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waynoka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,493 ft (455 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density840/sq mi
Coordinates36.5830°N, 98.8790°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoods County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.4 / 100
Community Resilience67.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,368 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 18 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 17 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 124 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 126 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 101 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 135 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 105 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 16 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 62 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 18 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 76 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 17 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 108 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 126 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 77 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 17 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 123 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 58 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

596 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 130 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 2, 1979 EF4 50 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 70 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 96 km 6
May 24, 2011 EF3 62 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 46 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 57 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 44 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 12, 1991 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 12, 1991 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 31, 1984 EF3 42 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 7, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 58 km
2018 RHEA 277,949 65 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 47 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 89 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 79 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 35 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 42 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 41 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 70 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 30 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 33 km
2022 217 18,293 20 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 98 km
2016 BUFFALO 16,160 81 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 74 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 81 km
2019 GAGE FIRE 7,883 78 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in

Waynoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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