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Bethel Acres, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cleveland County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,113 Population 110/sq mi density
$82,500 Median Income $33,946 per capita
$177,700 Home Value $250,385 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
836 Violent Crime/100K 5,782 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$82,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,700 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
836 violent crimes/100K (120% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel Acres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 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) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area28.3 sq mi (73.3 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates35.3114°N, 97.0451°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCleveland County County
Nearest AirportShawnee Regional (SNL)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0501 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.6 / 100
Community Resilience55.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

4,201 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 M5.8 124 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 36 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 112 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 117 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 91 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 89 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 45 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 42 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 64 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 45 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 117 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 51 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 116 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 52 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 117 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 105 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 68 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 78 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,042 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 158 fatalities, 2,604 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 53 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 76 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 11 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 88 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 24 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 79 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 90 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 42 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 38 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 44 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 94 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 80 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 85 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 11 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 46 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 88 km 7
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 91 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 99 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 85 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 97 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 97 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 89 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 96 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 85 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 96 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 61 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 88 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,716 86 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 54 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 23 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 37 km
2022 GREASY CREEK 6,731 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Bethel Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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