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Fox, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Carter County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
31 Population 54/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $28,474 per capita
$110,400 Home Value $155,014 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 1,318 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fox enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,018 ft (310 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates34.3579°N, 97.4950°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarter County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0530 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 147 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 103 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 139 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 138 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 146 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 47 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 149 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 138 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 146 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 46 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 97 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 133 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 144 km
Jan 15, 2010 3 km ENE of Jones, Oklahoma M3.8 137 km
Nov 5, 2013 8 km SSW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M3.8 139 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

814 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,427 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 3, 1999 EF5 92 km 36
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 59 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 26 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 84 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 62 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 92 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 49 km 8
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 6 km 5
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 89 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 91 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 92 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 89 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 70 km 2
May 24, 1957 EF4 93 km 4
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 87 km 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 44 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 95 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 48 km 1
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 82 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 79 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 7 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 32 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 22 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 86 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 15 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 38 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 69 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 19 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 7 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 30 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 98 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 46 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 37 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 93 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 17 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 83 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 41 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 23 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
April 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in

Fox has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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