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Cornish, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Jefferson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
119 Population 198/sq mi density
$40,313 Median Income $22,964 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $59,452 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$40,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cornish enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation875 ft (267 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates34.1636°N, 97.5964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0513 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.6 / 100
Community Resilience14.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

358 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 120 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 68 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 102 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 66 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 94 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 140 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 141 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 39 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 139 km
Aug 9, 2015 1 km WNW of McLoud, Oklahoma M3.6 149 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 139 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 65 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 73 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 32 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 84 km
Feb 27, 2013 3 km SSW of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 91 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 138 km
Mar 8, 2009 0 km SSE of Smith Village, Oklahoma M3.4 143 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

721 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 825 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 88 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 50 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 49 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 81 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 100 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 26 km 8
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 24 km 5
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 100 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 79 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 93 km 2
May 24, 1957 EF4 84 km 4
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 89 km 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 37 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 72 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 65 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 61 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 92 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF3 27 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 72 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 43 km 3
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 22 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 48 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 41 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 62 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 38 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 95 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 29 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 40 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 79 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 31 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 47 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 48 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 96 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 52 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 18 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 61 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 30 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 39 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
May 71°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
November 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in

Cornish has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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