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Carrier, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Alfalfa County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
78 Population 63/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Carrier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates36.4786°N, 98.0172°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAlfalfa County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

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

6,939 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 98 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 62 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 63 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 49 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 50 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 68 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 112 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 46 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 66 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 64 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 65 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 46 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 35 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 93 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 32 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 121 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 49 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 39 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 31 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

722 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 109 fatalities, 800 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 1955 EF5 89 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 71 km 20
May 12, 2004 EF4 86 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 61 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 73 km 2
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 42 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 30 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 15 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 90 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 78 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 73 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF3 37 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 73 km 0
May 24, 1998 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHESTER (34,432 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 CHESTER 34,432 75 km
2022 217 18,293 97 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 63 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 75 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 79 km
2020 EWB 5,706 100 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 48 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 46 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 41 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 39 km
2016 BENDER 4,385 99 km
2022 SOUTH SOONER LAKE 4,324 90 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 35 km
2011 TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE 4,138 96 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 39 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 38 km
2014 GUTHRIE 3,014 92 km
2018 RED HORSE 2,583 97 km
2006 CASHION COMPLEX 2,482 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,439 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in

Carrier has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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