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Dewar, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Okmulgee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
744 Population 737/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $22,917 per capita
$85,600 Home Value $110,663 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 826 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Dewar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°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

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density737/sq mi
Coordinates35.4579°N, 95.9491°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOkmulgee County County
Nearest AirportOkmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.1 / 100
Community Resilience28.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,830 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 139 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 74 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 131 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 99 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 142 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 106 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 132 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 133 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 113 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 134 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 80 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 107 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 134 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 73 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 134 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 134 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

851 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,537 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 91 km 5
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 78 km 7
May 11, 1992 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 74 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 91 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 84 km 14
May 26, 1973 EF4 58 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 90 km 4
May 5, 1960 EF4 87 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 59 km 5
May 25, 2024 EF3 96 km 2
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 68 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 85 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF3 80 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 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 38 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 42 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 32 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 78 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 39 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 50 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 17 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 87 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 16 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 74 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 47 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 74 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 97 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 53 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 38 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Dewar has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.7").

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