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Castle, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Okfuskee County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
170 Population 110/sq mi density
$75,230 Median Income $28,122 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,230 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Castle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates35.4681°N, 96.3916°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOkfuskee County County
Nearest AirportOkmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.2 / 100
Community Resilience15.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,917 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 M5.8 117 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 35 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 136 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 135 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 121 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 90 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 91 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 103 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 68 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 92 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 137 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 94 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 122 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 118 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 74 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 101 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 134 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

918 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,744 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 53 km 5
May 6, 2024 EF4 96 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF4 86 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 91 km 7
May 11, 1992 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 55 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 71 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 23 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 58 km 14
May 26, 1973 EF4 97 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 51 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 69 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 96 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 97 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 43 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 64 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 48 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 45 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 51 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 53 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 60 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 52 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 28 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 57 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 97 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 96 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 64 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 94 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 37 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 54 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 34 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 47 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 16 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Castle has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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