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Friendship, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Jackson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18 Population 120/sq mi density
$39,375 Median Income $22,289 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
364 Violent Crime/100K 3,108 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Friendship enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 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 Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,396 ft (426 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates34.6978°N, 99.2287°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportAltus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
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

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 75 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 150 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 79 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 136 km
Aug 27, 2017 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.5 135 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 129 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 143 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 133 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 134 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 142 km
Jun 3, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 144 km
Apr 15, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 145 km
May 2, 2020 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.3 139 km
Jul 14, 2015 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.2 145 km
May 25, 2017 5 km WSW of Tuttle, Oklahoma M3.2 140 km
Feb 18, 2018 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.2 135 km
Jul 7, 1998 10 km S of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.2 150 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 126 km
Aug 9, 2024 4 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

768 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 461 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 56 km 11
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 68 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 94 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 64 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 82 km 4
May 25, 1955 EF4 97 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 92 km 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 92 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 44 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 53 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 68 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
May 16, 1982 EF3 87 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 4 km 2
May 11, 1982 EF3 30 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 12 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF3 89 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 49 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 92 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 97 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 96 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 39 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 75 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 92 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 41 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 55 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 96 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 95 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 67 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 32 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 60 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 58 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 61 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 68 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 93 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in

Friendship has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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