Caney Ridge, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cherokee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
90 Population 321/sq mi density
$57,500 Home Value $222,615 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Caney Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation713 ft (217 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates35.7639°N, 94.8828°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.42"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.5 / 100
Community Resilience19.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 85 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 83 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 83 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 83 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 148 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 87 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 87 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 120 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 82 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 90 km
May 14, 2022 6 km SSE of Yeager, Oklahoma M3.1 149 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 94 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 113 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 145 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma M3.1 138 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 81 km
Aug 29, 2019 6 km SSE of Yeager, Oklahoma M3.0 149 km
Mar 15, 2006 4 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.0 149 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 136 km
Jun 16, 2013 7 km N of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

777 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,039 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 65 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 96 km 7
May 26, 1973 EF4 46 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 84 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 52 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 44 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 64 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 100 km 2
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 77 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 39 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 40 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 58 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 15 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 24 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 94 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 99 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 92 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 79 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 28 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 92 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 31 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 33 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 26 km
2005 TEXANNA ROAD 6,139 61 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 83 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 29 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 86 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,358 93 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 22 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 32 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Caney Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.4").

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