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Bristow, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Creek County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,261 Population 1,232/sq mi density
$40,000 Median Income $23,031 per capita
$110,800 Home Value $120,614 Zillow
$628 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
238 Violent Crime/100K 2,861 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $628/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation821 ft (250 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density1,232/sq mi
Coordinates35.8336°N, 96.3944°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCreek County County
Nearest AirportOkmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0476 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.6 / 100
Community Resilience41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,343 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 81 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 47 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 114 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 113 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 107 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 93 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 131 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 65 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 97 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 150 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 113 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 94 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 93 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 113 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 80 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 112 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 116 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 93 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

919 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,546 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 78 km 5
May 6, 2024 EF4 55 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 62 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 39 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 16 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 33 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 57 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 26 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 74 km 4
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 84 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 77 km 2
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 93 km 0
May 19, 2013 EF3 77 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 85 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 19 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 88 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 24 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 94 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 71 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 84 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 86 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 83 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 84 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 88 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 97 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 97 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 82 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 74 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 82 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 43 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 72 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 94 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 58 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 56 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Bristow has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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