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Cayuga, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Ottawa County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
186 Population 26/sq mi density
$48,125 Median Income $15,804 per capita
$201,400 Home Value $286,824 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
522 Violent Crime/100K 2,550 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$201,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
522 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cayuga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°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) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation795 ft (242 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates36.6374°N, 94.6517°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOttawa County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 78 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 101 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 111 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 118 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 45 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 45 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

737 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 223 fatalities, 2,188 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 46 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 59 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 96 km 4
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 22 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 32 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 73 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 83 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 53 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 28 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 72 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 85 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 56 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 51 km 7
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 92 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TELAMAY HOLLOW (5,686 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 70 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 68 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 61 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 83 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 82 km
1995 F128 4,210 68 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 68 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 30 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 43 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 59 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,918 61 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 31 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 42 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 59 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 59 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 58 km
2017 CHEWI PROCTOR 2,176 70 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 86 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 39 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Cayuga has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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