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El Reno, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Canadian County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
17,919 Population 225/sq mi density
$54,459 Median Income $25,074 per capita
$157,000 Home Value $178,397 Zillow
$904 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
212 Violent Crime/100K 1,886 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,459 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,000 home value, $904/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
El Reno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,325 ft (404 m)
Area79.8 sq mi (206.8 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates35.5418°N, 97.9613°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCanadian County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0494 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience62.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,378 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 135 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 125 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 108 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 126 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 83 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 92 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 61 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 146 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 53 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 128 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 81 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 52 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 136 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 125 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 125 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 147 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 126 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 51 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 92 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,007 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 121 fatalities, 2,301 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 42 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 31 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 47 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 98 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 68 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 59 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 77 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 50 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 63 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 46 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 45 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 43 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 20 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 89 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 16 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 96 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 44 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 92 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 720 FIRE (8,761 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 69 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 86 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 78 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 72 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 92 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 69 km
2006 CHANDLER 5,089 99 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 95 km
2022 58 FIRE 4,148 89 km
2005 KIMBALL RANCH 4,103 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,605 96 km
2014 WMR WUI RX 1 3,468 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,326 86 km
2014 GUTHRIE 3,014 61 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,001 69 km
2008 4 MILE ROAD 2,607 91 km
2006 STRONG 2,509 21 km
2006 CASHION COMPLEX 2,482 54 km
2011 63RD STREET 2,294 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in

El Reno has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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