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Fargo, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Ellis County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
323 Population 557/sq mi density
$67,188 Median Income $24,061 per capita
$83,000 Home Value $125,259 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
370 Violent Crime/100K 3,143 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,188 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
370 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fargo 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 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. 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 Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,113 ft (644 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density557/sq mi
Coordinates36.3742°N, 99.6222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllis County County
Nearest AirportElk City Regional Business (ELK)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.9 / 100
Community Resilience26.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,689 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 21, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 83 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 81 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 132 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 146 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 78 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 80 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 80 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 137 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 80 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 80 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 79 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 100 km
Jan 18, 2016 Oklahoma M4.1 109 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 28 km
Feb 13, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 80 km
Mar 24, 2015 11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.0 149 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 81 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 91 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 89 km 4
May 23, 2019 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 32 km 6
May 24, 2011 EF3 95 km 1
May 23, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 57 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 27 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 66 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 31, 1984 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 15, 1963 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 21, 1958 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF3 92 km 0
May 19, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 26, 2023 EF2 85 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 OKS - STARBUCK 657,299 82 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 79 km
2018 RHEA 277,949 69 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 92 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 19 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 37 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 44 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 34 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 35 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 76 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 95 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 66 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 71 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 56 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 48 km
1996 UNNAMED 23,123 99 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 94 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 69 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 93 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Fargo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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