Midwest City, Oklahoma
Midwest City is a city of 58,297 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, founded in 1943.
Why visit Midwest City
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 45 parks and trails, 85 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Midwest City Warren Theatre, Edward Heights Historic District, Oklahoma City Discovery Well and Cheyenne Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Midwest City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Midwest City
Midwest City is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,409, making it the eighth largest city in the state.
From the Wikipedia article Midwest City, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks21
Edward Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic district in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Discovery Well
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
First successful oil well to be drilled in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds45
33 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes85
Cheddar's
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
7405 Southeast 29th Street, Midwest City
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 10:30-23:00
Long Zhu Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.9 mi
4416 Southeast 29th Street, Del City
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-20:30
Louie's Grill and Bar
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
6007 Southeast 15th Street
Su-Th 10:30-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00
Psycho Taco
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
2425 South Douglas Boulevard, Midwest City
Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.9 mi
5425 Tinker Diagonal, Del City
Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
Mandarin Chinese
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.9 mi
4401 Southeast 29th Street, Del City
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
73 more on the map.
History
W.P. "Bill" Atkinson bought land in the area that would become Midwest City after hearing speculation that an air field was going to be built nearby. The city, which was incorporated on March 11, 1943, was named for the air field's original designation as the Midwest Air Depot. When Major General Clarence L. Tinker of Pawhuska, Oklahoma became the first American general killed in World War II (June 7, 1942) near Wake Island, the airfield was renamed in his honor.
Seward Mott, the director of the Federal Housing Administration's Land Planning Division, helped design the city, gaining national print and broadcast attention, and it became a model for postwar community development. The city incorporated the Mishak community of Czech and German immigrants that had formed in what now is the southeast part of the city.
In 1947, returning veteran Nicholas Harroz opened Nick's Brett Drive Grocery, which later became Crest Discount Foods, which is now one of the largest discount chains in the Oklahoma City metro area. Soon after its opening, Midwest City citizens opted for a charter-council-city manager form of government to better manage their rapid growth.
From the History section of Midwest City, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Travelers Inn Midwest City
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
6821 Southeast 29th Street Trail, Midwest City
Churches and places of worship85
Saint Mathew United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.8 mi
300 North Air Depot Boulevard, Midwest City
Saint Christopher's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.8 mi
800 South Midwest Boulevard, Midwest City
Del City Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 3.4 mi
1901 Vickie Drive, Del City
Sunnylane Southern Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.9 mi
4500 Southeast 31st Street, Del City
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries80
Healthcare9
Map of Midwest City
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 29°F | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 41°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 5.4 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 68°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Spencer 2Ene Mesonet (6 mi away), rain and snow from Moore 1.3 Ene, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Oklahoma County has had 43 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-08-13: Train Trestle Fire (Fire)
- 2025-05-21: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-03-18: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-03-14: Luther Fire (Fire)
- 2023-03-31: Hefner Fire, Oklahoma Fmag (Fire)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tinker Air Force Base (TIK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Del City 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Choctaw 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Oklahoma City 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Moore 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Warr Acres 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Norman 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Edmond 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Bethany 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Newcastle 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Mustang 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- FEMA - 40663 - Fire destruction in Oklahoma, Karen Nutini, Public domain
- The site of the first successful oil well to be drilled in Oklahoma City, Pigdogx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- E-6 Mercury Tinker AFB Oct 20 2014, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- E-6 Mercury Tinker AFB Oct 28 2014 2, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- E-6 Mercury Tinker AFB Dec 2 2014 2, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- E-6 Mercury Tinker AFB Oct 28 2014, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- E-6 Mercury Tinker AFB Dec 2 2014, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- E-6 Mercury Tinker AFB Dec 2 2014 3, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- B-52 Tinker Approach 02, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- B-52 Tinker Approach 01, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- B-52 Takeoff Tinker 05, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- C-17 Globemaster Takeoff Tinker AFB 07, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- C-17 Globemaster Takeoff Tinker AFB 01, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- B-52 Takeoff Tinker 08, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- C-17 Globemaster Takeoff Tinker AFB 06, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- B-52 Takeoff Tinker 06, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- B-52 Takeoff Tinker 01, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- C-17 Globemaster Takeoff Tinker AFB 03, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- C-17 Globemaster Takeoff Tinker AFB 05, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- C-17 Globemaster Takeoff Tinker AFB 04, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- C-17 Globemaster Takeoff Tinker AFB 02, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- C-17 Globemaster Takeoff Tinker AFB 08, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- 20150415 P-8 Poseidon Tinker AFB-6, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- 20150415 P-8 Poseidon Tinker AFB-7, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- 20150415 P-8 Poseidon Tinker AFB-5, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- 20150415 P-8 Poseidon Tinker AFB-4, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- 20150415 P-8 Poseidon Tinker AFB-3, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- 20150415 P-8 Poseidon Tinker AFB-2, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- 20150415 P-8 Poseidon Tinker AFB-1, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- B-52 Takeoff Tinker 04, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- B-52 Takeoff Tinker 02, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- B-52 Takeoff Tinker 03, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- B-52 Takeoff Tinker 07, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- USAF E-4 Approach Tinker AFB, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- Two USMC CV-22 Osprey Approach Tinker AFB, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- C-130J Hercules Tinker AFB 02, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- C-130J Hercules Tinker AFB 06, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- C-130J Hercules Tinker AFB 05, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- Two USMC CV-22 Osprey Approach Tinker AFB 02, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- USMC CV-22 Approach Tinker 02, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
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