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Amber, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Grady County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
390 Population 99/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $28,124 per capita
$115,700 Home Value $195,205 Zillow
$1,067 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $1,067/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Amber 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 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.7 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 Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,256 ft (383 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates35.1602°N, 97.8821°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrady County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.4 / 100
Community Resilience44.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,826 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 110 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 121 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 130 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 143 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 67 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 96 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 93 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 78 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 65 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 129 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 71 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 72 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 110 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 101 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 50 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 130 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,011 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 128 fatalities, 2,370 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 27 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 48 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 4 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 88 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 82 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 54 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 18 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 34 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 41 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 37 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 37 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 86 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 82 km 2
May 22, 1981 EF4 48 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 48 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 66 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 28 km 2
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 92 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 89 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 86 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 95 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 84 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 96 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 91 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 78 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 81 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 84 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 75 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 79 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 83 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 59 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 96 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 75 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 32 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 74 km
2023 RX MARCY RUSH 5,998 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in

Amber has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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