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Faxon, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Comanche County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
72 Population 277/sq mi density
$88,438 Median Income $35,192 per capita
$128,100 Home Value $150,030 Zillow
$533 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
921 Violent Crime/100K 4,649 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,100 home value, $533/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
921 violent crimes/100K (142% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Faxon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,081 ft (329 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates34.4603°N, 98.5794°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyComanche County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0495 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

287 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 97 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 97 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 39 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 36 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 74 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 97 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 124 km
Aug 27, 2017 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.5 148 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 99 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 101 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 142 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 120 km
Mar 8, 2009 0 km SSE of Smith Village, Oklahoma M3.4 150 km
Jul 8, 2016 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.4 111 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 98 km
Jun 3, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 100 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 101 km
Apr 15, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 101 km
May 2, 2020 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.3 102 km
Jun 9, 2017 8 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

794 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 123 fatalities, 3,047 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 3, 1999 EF5 100 km 36
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 63 km 7
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 61 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 83 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 91 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 60 km 11
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 72 km 42
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 95 km 5
May 26, 1962 EF4 37 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 22 km 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 59 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 86 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 99 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 52 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 36 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 95 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 40 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 85 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 40 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 98 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 32 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 60 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 25 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 40 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 27 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 25 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 31 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 28 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 55 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 26 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 85 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 67 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 84 km
2022 WEST BEND 6,192 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
April 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in
May 71°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in

Faxon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.2").

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