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Chandler, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Lincoln County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,893 Population 301/sq mi density
$48,607 Median Income $27,703 per capita
$114,800 Home Value $200,066 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
485 Violent Crime/100K 1,681 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,607 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,800 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
485 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Chandler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²)
Population Density301/sq mi
Coordinates35.7128°N, 96.8362°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportShawnee Regional (SNL)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.5 / 100
Community Resilience27.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,947 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 80 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 21 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 87 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 89 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 73 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 123 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 51 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 57 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 23 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 132 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 89 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 134 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 52 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 51 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 85 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 119 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 88 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 52 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

992 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 108 fatalities, 2,088 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 86 km 24
May 5, 1960 EF5 49 km 5
May 6, 2024 EF4 81 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF4 66 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 80 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 77 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 76 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 78 km 2
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 40 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 46 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 31 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 43 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 85 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 93 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 81 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 67 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 54 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 96 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 91 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 100 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 93 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 99 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 70 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 99 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 90 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 84 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 89 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 59 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 86 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 76 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 85 km
2024 BOWMAN 9,422 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 82 km
2022 BUG CREEK 9,106 91 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in

Chandler has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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