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Forgan, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beaver County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
314 Population 805/sq mi density
$67,656 Median Income $26,141 per capita
$61,500 Home Value $77,564 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,656 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Forgan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,585 ft (788 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density805/sq mi
Coordinates36.9070°N, 100.5380°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBeaver County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 10.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.0 / 100
Community Resilience3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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

308 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 5, 2023.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 125 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 89 km
May 1, 2015 8 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.8 144 km
Sep 16, 2015 9 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.7 150 km
Feb 16, 2018 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.7 146 km
Feb 29, 2016 9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.6 145 km
Mar 24, 2015 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.5 148 km
Mar 2, 2017 10 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Jun 29, 2017 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Apr 13, 2015 5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.5 140 km
Apr 16, 2015 8 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.5 149 km
Apr 10, 2016 9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.4 145 km
Feb 16, 2018 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.4 146 km
Mar 28, 2015 7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.4 142 km
Jun 25, 2016 5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.4 140 km
Mar 24, 2015 7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.3 143 km
Jun 15, 2016 5 km NW of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.3 137 km
Mar 2, 2017 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.3 146 km
Feb 29, 2016 9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.3 145 km
May 20, 2015 7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

566 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 182 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1993 EF4 69 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 61 km 3
May 23, 2019 EF3 60 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 61 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 36 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 54 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 76 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 72 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 57 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 53 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 21, 1974 EF3 36 km 0
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 61 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 86 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 74 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 53 km
1996 UNNAMED 23,123 25 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 79 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 20 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 27 km
2016 BUFFALO 16,160 75 km
2022 23 AND DD 8,885 16 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,750 35 km
2006 LOCUST GROVE 8,374 91 km
2014 HIGGINS 2 8,280 92 km
2019 GAGE FIRE 7,883 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,815 36 km
2021 COBB FIRE 7,142 98 km
2011 HASKELL COUNTY 6,736 72 km
1997 BUOY LINE 6,118 61 km
2016 OPTIMA 5,084 55 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in

Forgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.5").

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