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Dewey, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Washington County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,388 Population 1,255/sq mi density
$42,940 Median Income $23,374 per capita
$117,600 Home Value $138,958 Zillow
$939 Median Rent 45.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 1,674 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,940 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dewey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°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 47.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation691 ft (211 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density1,255/sq mi
Coordinates36.7904°N, 95.9337°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median47.0
RatingGood
Good Days %60.4%
Unhealthy Days6

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.7 / 100
Community Resilience59.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

1,586 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 98 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 123 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 149 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 118 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 145 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 118 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 130 km
Feb 7, 2015 3 km SSE of Perry, Oklahoma M3.9 134 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 94 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 123 km
Apr 19, 2014 3 km ESE of Perry, Oklahoma M3.8 131 km
Sep 24, 2017 10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma M3.8 116 km
Jun 16, 2021 3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma M3.7 146 km
Jul 11, 2015 8 km NW of Perkins, Oklahoma M3.7 135 km
Oct 4, 2016 15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.7 98 km
Feb 6, 2016 5 km ENE of Coyle, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Jan 4, 2014 5 km ESE of Orlando, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Jun 22, 2020 6 km N of Nardin, Oklahoma M3.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

752 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,365 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 64 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 74 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 72 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 99 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 92 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 56 km 2
May 22, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 87 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 87 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 27 km 1
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 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 13 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 22 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 24 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 49 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 28 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 76 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 45 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 20 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 61 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 49 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 15 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 14 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 18 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 10 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 34 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 76 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Dewey has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.5").

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