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Bowring, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Osage County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
93 Population 465/sq mi density
$29,000 Median Income $24,331 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $122,654 Zillow
$652 Median Rent 39.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
314 Violent Crime/100K 1,571 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $652/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
314 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowring enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation816 ft (249 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates36.8787°N, 96.1198°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsage County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience35.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
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 Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,742 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 88 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 141 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 149 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 149 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 143 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 141 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 142 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 123 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 124 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 150 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 116 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 133 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 150 km
Jun 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.0 142 km
Aug 5, 2015 4 km NW of Hunter, Oklahoma M4.0 144 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

692 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 127 fatalities, 1,337 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 1955 EF5 92 km 80
May 6, 2024 EF4 65 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 88 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 85 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 99 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 77 km 1
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 76 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 71 km 2
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 91 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 70 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 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 29 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 27 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 9 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 49 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 36 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 68 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 26 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 6 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 55 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 34 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 32 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 6 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 25 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 9 km
2018 18-85 14,632 93 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 46 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 76 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in

Bowring has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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