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Clayton, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pushmataha County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
593 Population 353/sq mi density
$24,554 Median Income $18,475 per capita
$43,300 Home Value $162,734 Zillow
$397 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$24,554 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,300 home value, $397/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Clayton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates34.5861°N, 95.3557°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPushmataha County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (May) 6.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

188 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 99 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 48 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 58 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 60 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 102 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 142 km
Jul 24, 2013 4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 135 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 135 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 129 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 138 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 58 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 75 km
Dec 17, 2013 10 km SSE of Prague, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km
Sep 9, 2012 8 km WNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.4 139 km
Aug 27, 2009 7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma M3.4 122 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 108 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 60 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 64 km
Feb 7, 2012 8 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.3 139 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

486 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 48 fatalities, 570 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 54 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 91 km 2
May 11, 1992 EF4 57 km 0
May 13, 1981 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 33 km 1
May 5, 1961 EF4 34 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 33 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 70 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 88 km 2
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 94 km 3
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 81 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 27, 1969 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 88 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 93 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 85 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 41 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 83 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 79 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 95 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 24 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 75 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 48 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 80 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 9 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 76 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 82 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 62 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 23 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 33 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in

Clayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (2.2").

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