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Dale, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cleveland County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
227 Population 307/sq mi density
$200,663 Median Income $93,886 per capita
$84,500 Home Value $226,630 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
131 Violent Crime/100K 1,161 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$200,663 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dale 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,035 ft (315 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density307/sq mi
Coordinates35.3842°N, 97.0434°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCleveland County County
Nearest AirportShawnee Regional (SNL)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0501 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.6 / 100
Community Resilience55.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,384 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 116 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 30 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 104 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 109 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 40 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 83 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 98 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 58 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 34 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 109 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 40 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 45 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 109 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 109 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 46 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 83 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 60 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 46 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,054 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 158 fatalities, 2,607 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 54 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 79 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 16 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 96 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 28 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 84 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 93 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 43 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 42 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 45 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 80 km 2
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 80 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 87 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 72 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 84 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 12 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 94 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 93 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 99 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 100 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 87 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 98 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 85 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 97 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 61 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 85 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,716 88 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 58 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 30 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 40 km
2022 GREASY CREEK 6,731 85 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Dale has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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