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Foss, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
146 Population 197/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $29,032 per capita
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
249 Violent Crime/100K 2,249 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 7.2% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Foss enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,622 ft (494 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates35.4500°N, 99.1707°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBeckham County County
Nearest AirportElk City Regional Business (ELK)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.1 / 100
Community Resilience20.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,394 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 123 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 123 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 119 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 121 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 122 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 121 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 120 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 121 km
Jan 18, 2016 Oklahoma M4.1 115 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 115 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 122 km
Feb 13, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 121 km
Jul 25, 2019 13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma M3.9 108 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 122 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 101 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 120 km
Sep 16, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 118 km
Jan 8, 2016 16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 125 km
Jun 8, 2015 19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 114 km
Mar 2, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

700 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 39 fatalities, 440 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 80 km 9
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 95 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 25 km 4
May 25, 1962 EF4 20 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 97 km 8
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 92 km 6
May 24, 2011 EF3 67 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 83 km 1
May 5, 2007 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 19 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 49 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 24 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 100 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 31, 1984 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 63 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 60 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 88 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 83 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 98 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 83 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 67 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 97 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 73 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 92 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 86 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 85 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 100 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 92 km
2018 SHAW 8,581 77 km
2022 BRITT 8,275 82 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 97 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 59 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in

Foss has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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