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Fairmont, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Garfield County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
141 Population 588/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $29,835 per capita
$116,700 Home Value $101,116 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
370 Violent Crime/100K 4,007 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
370 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairmont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°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

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density588/sq mi
Coordinates36.3560°N, 97.7055°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGarfield County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.6 / 100
Community Resilience41.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
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 Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7,061 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 70 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 91 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 125 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 93 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 19 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 19 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 43 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 56 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 88 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 93 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 35 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 55 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 94 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 95 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 73 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 68 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 93 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 89 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 38 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

825 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 115 fatalities, 937 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 1955 EF5 77 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 56 km 20
May 3, 1999 EF4 53 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 52 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 16 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 84 km 2
May 25, 2019 EF3 98 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 89 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 91 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF3 58 km 0
May 9, 2003 EF3 92 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 92 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOWMAN (9,422 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 BOWMAN 9,422 98 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 76 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 44 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 71 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 48 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 76 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 69 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 68 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 66 km
2016 BENDER 4,385 74 km
2022 SOUTH SOONER LAKE 4,324 62 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 59 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 66 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 66 km
2012 PAWNEE FIRE 3,450 75 km
2014 GUTHRIE 3,014 66 km
2000 WILD CREEK 2,697 90 km
2012 LAGOON CREEK 2,563 97 km
2006 CASHION COMPLEX 2,482 53 km
2023 OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT 2,322 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in

Fairmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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