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Bartlesville, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Washington County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
37,559 Population 1,666/sq mi density
$59,457 Median Income $34,695 per capita
$154,900 Home Value $183,436 Zillow
$905 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
304 Violent Crime/100K 3,137 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,457 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,900 home value, $905/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
304 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bartlesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²)
Population Density1,666/sq mi
Coordinates36.7377°N, 95.9485°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.7 / 100
Community Resilience59.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,958 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 94 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 149 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 149 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 118 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 148 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 113 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 139 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 130 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 112 km
Jun 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.0 149 km
May 9, 2014 4 km ENE of Hunter, Oklahoma M3.9 150 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 90 km
Jun 8, 2015 6 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M3.9 149 km
Apr 6, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M3.9 148 km
Feb 7, 2015 3 km SSE of Perry, Oklahoma M3.9 130 km
Apr 29, 2015 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M3.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

747 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,333 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 58 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 78 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 66 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 94 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 63 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 91 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 51 km 2
May 22, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 93 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 71 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 97 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 92 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 56 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 17 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 17 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 24 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 44 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 22 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 47 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 24 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 57 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 48 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 19 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 16 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 13 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 13 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 49 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 28 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 81 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Bartlesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.5").

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