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Blackburn, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pawnee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
80 Population 267/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $27,044 per capita
$78,300 Home Value $139,517 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
920 Violent Crime/100K 1,104 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,300 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
920 violent crimes/100K (142% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Blackburn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation811 ft (247 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density267/sq mi
Coordinates36.3733°N, 96.5966°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportStillwater Regional (SWO)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.4 / 100
Community Resilience27.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,569 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 30 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 95 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 83 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 89 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 119 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 97 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 111 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 104 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 88 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 103 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 138 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 113 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 104 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 136 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 84 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 107 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 103 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 104 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

810 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,681 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 1955 EF5 72 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 75 km 80
May 6, 2024 EF4 22 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 73 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 24 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 48 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 33 km 3
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 47 km 14
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 60 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 75 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 60 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 26 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
May 24, 1998 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 75 km 0
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 41 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 62 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 29 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 52 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 69 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 77 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 16 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 47 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 69 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 58 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 71 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 26 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 57 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 31 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 39 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 26 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Blackburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.2").

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