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Bernice, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Ottawa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
380 Population 463/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $25,702 per capita
$101,500 Home Value $402,291 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,500 home value, $733/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bernice 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

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density463/sq mi
Coordinates36.6234°N, 94.9135°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOttawa County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

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 56 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 78 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 106 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 95 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 62 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

805 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 231 fatalities, 2,370 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 56 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 47 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 98 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 38 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 39 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 17 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 84 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 88 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 60 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 97 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 16 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 76 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 72 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 51 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 83 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 96 km
2016 MUSTANG 10,060 99 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 67 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 65 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 61 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 67 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 63 km
1995 F128 4,210 66 km
2018 ONION PRAIRIE 3,917 99 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 65 km
2015 LITTLE DEER 3,709 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,682 100 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 39 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 30 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,918 61 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 29 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Bernice has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.8").

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