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Carmen, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Alfalfa County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
377 Population 248/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $24,628 per capita
$47,500 Home Value $77,655 Zillow
$645 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
381 Violent Crime/100K 317 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,500 home value, $645/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates36.5791°N, 98.4579°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAlfalfa County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,053 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 M5.8 138 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 25 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 26 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 90 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 89 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 67 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 145 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 103 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 68 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 27 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 34 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 126 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 27 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 41 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 30 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 70 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 90 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 42 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 145 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

643 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 128 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 12, 2004 EF4 86 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 85 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 83 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 17 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 85 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 32 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 80 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 87 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 60 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF3 46 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 77 km 0
May 24, 1998 EF3 81 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 12, 1991 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 12, 1991 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 68 km
2018 RHEA 277,949 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 64 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 73 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 80 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 79 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 82 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 44 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 71 km
2022 217 18,293 58 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 62 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 91 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 76 km
2020 EWB 5,706 65 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 20 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 45 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 33 km
2024 57 4,727 97 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in

Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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