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Custer City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Custer County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
564 Population 925/sq mi density
$71,458 Median Income $22,815 per capita
$73,300 Home Value $139,173 Zillow
$1,071 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
249 Violent Crime/100K 2,249 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,458 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Custer City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,768 ft (539 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density925/sq mi
Coordinates35.6638°N, 98.8869°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCuster County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.3 / 100
Community Resilience42.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,954 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 93 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 94 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 133 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 142 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 124 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 136 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 92 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 90 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 129 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 143 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 143 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 91 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 143 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 135 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 141 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 135 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 91 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 139 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

740 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 40 fatalities, 455 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 60 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF4 90 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 60 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 100 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 93 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 88 km 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 45 km 4
May 25, 1962 EF4 52 km 0
May 25, 2019 EF3 86 km 2
May 31, 2013 EF3 74 km 8
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 95 km 6
May 24, 2011 EF3 49 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF3 53 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 44 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 39 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 33 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 98 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 73 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 100 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 92 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 78 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 57 km
2018 SHAW 8,581 93 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 45 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 65 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 98 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 89 km
2005 PINCHOT LOOP 4,761 96 km
2024 57 4,727 79 km
2021 MT PINCHOT 4,706 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,555 96 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 88 km
2022 58 FIRE 4,148 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in

Custer City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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