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Bethany, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Oklahoma County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
20,606 Population 3,940/sq mi density
$55,063 Median Income $24,791 per capita
$161,500 Home Value $174,560 Zillow
$1,071 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
377 Violent Crime/100K 3,556 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,063 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,500 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
377 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethany enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density3,940/sq mi
Coordinates35.5072°N, 97.6417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOklahoma County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0489 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.01 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.44 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.1 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,751 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 121 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 146 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 80 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 147 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 88 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 79 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 26 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 150 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 145 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 54 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 145 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 147 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 129 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 34 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 146 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 146 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 54 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 87 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 24 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,049 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 119 fatalities, 2,327 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 25 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 59 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 46 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 69 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 42 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 70 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 63 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 27 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 41 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 22 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 42 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 55 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 69 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 13 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 32 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 67 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 70 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 98 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 71 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 720 FIRE (8,761 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 92 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 73 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 53 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 95 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 92 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 99 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 62 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 79 km
2005 ANTIOCH 5,513 94 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 68 km
2006 CHANDLER 5,089 71 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,326 63 km
2014 GUTHRIE 3,014 42 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,001 96 km
2006 STRONG 2,509 46 km
2006 CASHION COMPLEX 2,482 44 km
2011 63RD STREET 2,294 22 km
2023 SIMPSON FIRE 2,269 35 km
2009 CHOCTAW 2,224 32 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,025 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in

Bethany has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.2").

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