Dickson, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Marshall County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,379 Population 99/sq mi density
$72,143 Median Income $36,782 per capita
$188,000 Home Value $254,947 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
295 Violent Crime/100K 810 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$72,143 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,000 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dickson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation858 ft (262 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.5 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates34.1902°N, 96.9988°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.96"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.5 / 100
Community Resilience10.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

530 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 30, 2025.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 74 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 85 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 114 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 146 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 149 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 83 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 138 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 148 km
May 31, 2014 1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 78 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 115 km
Jun 18, 2016 6 km NE of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.6 150 km
Apr 26, 2016 7 km ENE of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.6 148 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 82 km
Jan 24, 2010 2 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.6 148 km
Jun 1, 2014 3 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.6 148 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 150 km
Aug 9, 2015 1 km WNW of McLoud, Oklahoma M3.6 139 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 24 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

720 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 555 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 33 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 53 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 64 km 8
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 55 km 5
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 45 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 86 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 61 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 88 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 60 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 39 km 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 32 km 1
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 77 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 44 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 40 km 1
May 25, 2015 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 70 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF3 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 43 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 26 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 34 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 54 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 33 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 40 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 49 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 29 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 95 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 23 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 63 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 83 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 84 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 71 km
1996 TURNPIKE MVD 5,912 42 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 49 km
2005 ANTIOCH 5,513 65 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in

Dickson has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.0").

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