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Byng, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pontotoc County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,361 Population 209/sq mi density
$63,667 Median Income $31,965 per capita
$169,500 Home Value $202,423 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
738 Violent Crime/100K 5,708 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,667 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,500 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
738 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Byng 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation996 ft (304 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates34.8657°N, 96.6678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPontotoc County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0463 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.1 / 100
Community Resilience63.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,600 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 75 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 31 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 149 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 105 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 99 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 124 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 105 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 111 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 99 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 112 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 127 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 112 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 150 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 85 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 111 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 100 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 126 km
Jul 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.1 150 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

876 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,556 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 99 km 24
May 5, 1960 EF5 52 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 72 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 72 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 97 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 90 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 78 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 94 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 67 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 97 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 57 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 62 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 15 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 29 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 54 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 96 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 34 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 89 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 94 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 69 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 75 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 62 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 84 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 55 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 73 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 66 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 76 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 59 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 91 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 91 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 88 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 81 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 60 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 69 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 40 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in

Byng has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.7").

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