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Byars, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Garvin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
217 Population 142/sq mi density
$40,000 Median Income $21,476 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $164,253 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 527 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Byars enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,026 ft (313 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates34.8720°N, 97.0542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGarvin County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,865 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 78 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 87 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 133 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 61 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 107 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 91 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 86 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 94 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 115 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 115 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 89 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 51 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 94 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 123 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 90 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 95 km
Jul 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.1 133 km
Feb 9, 2014 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

983 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 129 fatalities, 2,227 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 70 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 78 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 47 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 45 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 48 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 84 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 62 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 62 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 48 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 67 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 71 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 52 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 78 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 25 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 52 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 20 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 64 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 72 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 55 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 55 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 95 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 57 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 87 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 54 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 94 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 63 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 53 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 96 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 80 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,716 89 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 97 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 51 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Byars has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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