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Deer Lick, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Delaware County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
93 Population 98/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
282 Violent Crime/100K 2,341 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
282 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Deer Lick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,068 ft (326 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates36.4595°N, 94.7468°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.9 / 100
Community Resilience5.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 64 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 93 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 90 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 108 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 41 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 41 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

742 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 214 fatalities, 2,191 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 67 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 70 km 21
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 44 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 63 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 40 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 93 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 21 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 65 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 73 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 14 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 54 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 51 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 71 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 71 km 5
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 71 km 2
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 87 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 96 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 99 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 89 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 49 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 95 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 47 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 90 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 41 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 63 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 86 km
1995 F128 4,210 47 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 47 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,700 93 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 51 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,301 92 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,285 85 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,238 92 km
1989 UNNAMED 3,186 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Deer Lick has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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