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Deer Creek, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Grant County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
67 Population 479/sq mi density
$90,417 Median Income $26,278 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Deer Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°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

35°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,088 ft (332 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density479/sq mi
Coordinates36.8067°N, 97.5195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportPonca City Regional (PNC)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

6,792 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 68 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 112 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 113 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 58 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 66 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 134 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 91 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 141 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 25 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 23 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 115 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 117 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 115 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 66 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 131 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 49 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 115 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 58 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 47 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

773 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 128 fatalities, 1,244 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 74 km 17
May 25, 1955 EF5 34 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 23 km 20
May 12, 2004 EF4 64 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 58 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 44 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 42 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 49 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 88 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 84 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 78 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RESERVE (19,016 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 RESERVE 19,016 95 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 92 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 99 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 90 km
2024 BOWMAN 9,422 85 km
2023 COWLEY 9,379 85 km
2022 BUG CREEK 9,106 95 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 79 km
2004 UNNAMED 8,183 93 km
2023 TIMBER HILL 6,857 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 6,609 86 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 86 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 78 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 54 km
2016 BUG CREEK 4,984 99 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 62 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 62 km
2016 BENDER 4,385 63 km
2022 SOUTH SOONER LAKE 4,324 65 km
2015 62ND ROAD 4,189 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in

Deer Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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