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Cole, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McClain County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
856 Population 57/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $33,662 per capita
$233,800 Home Value $295,530 Zillow
$886 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,800 home value, $886/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cole enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates35.0985°N, 97.5627°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcClain County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0520 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.3 / 100
Community Resilience63.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

3,863 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 87 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 125 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 133 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 99 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 59 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 114 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 76 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 78 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 132 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 57 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 65 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 72 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 132 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 115 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 65 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 92 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 132 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 132 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 99 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,089 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 135 fatalities, 2,537 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 22 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 76 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 26 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 61 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 63 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 29 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 38 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 29 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 22 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 15 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 26 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 88 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 99 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 77 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 91 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 50 km 2
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 80 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 63 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 88 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 88 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 82 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 68 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 77 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 85 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 95 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 82 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 93 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 91 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 31 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 88 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 82 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 67 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 19 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 98 km
1996 TURNPIKE MVD 5,912 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in

Cole has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.2").

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