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Whippoorwill, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Osage County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
35 Population 175/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $21,114 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
314 Violent Crime/100K 1,571 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 2.9% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
314 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Whippoorwill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation789 ft (240 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates36.9120°N, 96.1277°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsage County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience35.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,705 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 90 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 142 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 148 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 143 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 141 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 143 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 127 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 119 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 132 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 149 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 119 km
Jan 27, 2015 8 km NNW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 145 km
Aug 5, 2015 4 km NW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 144 km
Jun 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.0 143 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

670 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 124 fatalities, 1,244 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 1955 EF5 91 km 80
May 6, 2024 EF4 68 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 88 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 89 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 93 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 90 km 1
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 76 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 75 km 2
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 89 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 100 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 67 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 30 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 30 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 11 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 52 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 40 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 64 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 24 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 4 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 57 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 35 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 33 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 10 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 29 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 12 km
2018 18-85 14,632 89 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 49 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 72 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in

Whippoorwill has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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