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Arnett, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Ellis County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
544 Population 1,046/sq mi density
$50,735 Median Income $28,993 per capita
$88,400 Home Value $126,690 Zillow
$579 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
370 Violent Crime/100K 3,143 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,735 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, $579/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
370 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Arnett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,449 ft (746 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,046/sq mi
Coordinates36.1345°N, 99.7727°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllis County County
Nearest AirportElk City Regional Business (ELK)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.9 / 100
Community Resilience26.8 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,282 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 21, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 103 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 102 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 98 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 101 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 100 km
Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 115 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 100 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 100 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 100 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 127 km
Jan 18, 2016 Oklahoma M4.1 123 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 21 km
Feb 13, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 100 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 101 km
Mar 3, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 98 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 99 km
Jun 8, 2015 19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 104 km
Mar 2, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 100 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 101 km
Sep 16, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 69 km 4
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 100 km 3
May 23, 2019 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 3 km 6
May 23, 2008 EF3 63 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 62 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 86 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 52 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 50 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 70 km 0
Oct 31, 1984 EF3 70 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF3 65 km 0
May 16, 1977 EF3 90 km 0
May 16, 1977 EF3 83 km 0
May 6, 1968 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 93 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 55 km
2018 RHEA 277,949 71 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 28 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 62 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 73 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 63 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 64 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 77 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 98 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 67 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 36 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 87 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 28 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 61 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 65 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 54 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 97 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 66 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in

Arnett has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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