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Carter, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
193
Population
364/sq mi density
$70,500
Median Income
$29,579 per capita
$71,500
Home Value
$119,834 Zillow
$700
Median Rent
11.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
170
Violent Crime/100K
1,064 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,500 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Carter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,828 ft (557 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2169°N, 99.5036°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beckham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 14 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in |
Carter has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").