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Dougherty, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Murray County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
244 Population 642/sq mi density
$50,833 Median Income $26,790 per capita
$95,300 Home Value $172,334 Zillow
$1,057 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 1,309 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,300 home value, $1,057/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dougherty 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. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density642/sq mi
Coordinates34.3998°N, 97.0515°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMurray County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.0 / 100
Community Resilience17.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 129 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 138 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 64 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 143 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 136 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 144 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 65 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 143 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 131 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 137 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 145 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 111 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 142 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 125 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 64 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 132 km
Nov 5, 2013 8 km SSW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M3.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

810 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 877 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 99 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 55 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 33 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 98 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 82 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 93 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 74 km 8
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 46 km 5
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 49 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 65 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 50 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 64 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 77 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 58 km 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 96 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 10 km 1
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 93 km 1
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 37 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 9 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 19 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 39 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 45 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 24 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 38 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 12 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 86 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 87 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 5 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 87 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 57 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 96 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 99 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 82 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 58 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in

Dougherty has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.6").

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