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Asher, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pontotoc County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
459 Population 596/sq mi density
$106,250 Median Income $40,784 per capita
$132,700 Home Value $186,052 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 527 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$106,250 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,700 home value, $867/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Asher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density596/sq mi
Coordinates34.9884°N, 96.9254°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPontotoc County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0463 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.1 / 100
Community Resilience63.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,355 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 63 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 149 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 58 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 81 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 126 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 100 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 79 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 80 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 87 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 78 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 66 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 79 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 105 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 87 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 99 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 113 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

954 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 136 fatalities, 2,297 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 72 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 86 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 32 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 62 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 45 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 94 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 75 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 62 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 50 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 67 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 93 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 89 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 38 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 83 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 12 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 52 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 30 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 89 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 70 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 72 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 80 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 74 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 73 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 71 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 81 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 97 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 81 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 81 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 69 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 52 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 80 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 88 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 63 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Asher has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.6").

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