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Chester, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Major County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
77 Population 19/sq mi density
$225,000 Home Value $261,386 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,713 ft (522 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates36.2157°N, 98.9213°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMajor County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.5 / 100
Community Resilience34.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,808 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 36 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 36 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 126 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 121 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 124 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 123 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 98 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 31 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 34 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 33 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 120 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 140 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 91 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 123 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 126 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 99 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 116 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 109 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 87 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

615 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 168 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 3, 1999 EF4 93 km 1
May 2, 1979 EF4 57 km 1
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 80 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 70 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 78 km 6
May 24, 2011 EF3 30 km 1
May 23, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 19 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 97 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 12, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 98 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 31, 1984 EF3 7 km 0
May 13, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 7, 1971 EF3 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 99 km
2018 RHEA 277,949 25 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 87 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 84 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 91 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 57 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 56 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 56 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 29 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 14 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 48 km
2022 217 18,293 42 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 72 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 49 km
2018 SHAW 8,581 99 km
2019 GAGE FIRE 7,883 76 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 35 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 83 km
2020 EWB 5,706 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in

Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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