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Cartwright, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Grayson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
827 Population 349/sq mi density
$55,357 Median Income $22,053 per capita
$98,100 Home Value $217,226 Zillow
$677 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
85 Violent Crime/100K 931 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,357 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,100 home value, $677/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cartwright enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation649 ft (198 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates33.8554°N, 96.5570°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrayson County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 90 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 107 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 138 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 132 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 136 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 136 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 140 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 116 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 141 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 118 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 77 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 39 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 39 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 57 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 99 km
Aug 27, 2009 7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma M3.4 121 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 119 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 143 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

687 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 995 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 55 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 80 km 0
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 99 km 8
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 89 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 52 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 81 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 85 km 7
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 14 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 18 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 35 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 54 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 60 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 30 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 56 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF3 83 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 96 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 80 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 89 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 73 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 84 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 77 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 84 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 98 km
1996 TURNPIKE MVD 5,912 81 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 49 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,677 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 96 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 17 km
1996 CODY 4,629 91 km
2008 ARBUCKLE MOUNTAINS 4,411 97 km
2022 VALLEY X RANCH FIRE 4,334 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
April 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Cartwright has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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