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Afton, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Ottawa County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
804 Population 387/sq mi density
$46,571 Median Income $22,083 per capita
$85,600 Home Value $354,406 Zillow
$764 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
522 Violent Crime/100K 2,550 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,571 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $764/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
522 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Afton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation783 ft (239 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density387/sq mi
Coordinates36.6965°N, 94.9575°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOttawa County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 58 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 76 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 114 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 94 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 70 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

792 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 233 fatalities, 2,386 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 51 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 37 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 81 km 4
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 99 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 37 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 31 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 8 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 53 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 84 km 2
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 55 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 94 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 25 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 85 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 88 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 72 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 43 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 77 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 99 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 74 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 98 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 94 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 99 km
2016 MUSTANG 10,060 95 km
2005 CHOUTEAU 9,765 99 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 76 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 74 km
2024 ROBERT 4,610 97 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 70 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 73 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 55 km
1995 F128 4,210 75 km
2018 ONION PRAIRIE 3,917 95 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 73 km
2015 LITTLE DEER 3,709 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,682 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Afton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").

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