Bison, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Garfield County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
54
Population
51/sq mi density
$68,300
Home Value
$183,658 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,218 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1959°N, 97.8979°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Garfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in |
Bison has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.3").