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Gage, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Ellis County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
495 Population 1,151/sq mi density
$46,667 Median Income $21,483 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $97,265 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
370 Violent Crime/100K 3,143 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
370 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gage enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,141 ft (653 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,151/sq mi
Coordinates36.3181°N, 99.7576°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllis County County
Nearest AirportElk City Regional Business (ELK)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.9 / 100
Community Resilience26.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

1,456 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 21, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 96 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 95 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 91 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 146 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 93 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 93 km
Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 124 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 92 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 93 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 93 km
Jan 18, 2016 Oklahoma M4.1 121 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 113 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 15 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 143 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 94 km
Feb 13, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 93 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 91 km
Sep 16, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 91 km
Mar 2, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 196 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 87 km 4
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 97 km 3
May 23, 2019 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 23 km 6
May 23, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 66 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 40 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 52 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 31, 1984 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF3 61 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 15, 1963 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 21, 1958 EF3 2 km 0
May 19, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
Feb 26, 2023 EF2 79 km 1
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 86 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 65 km
2018 RHEA 277,949 76 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 10 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 41 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 57 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 47 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 48 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 83 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 81 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 55 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 83 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 44 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 44 km
1996 UNNAMED 23,123 97 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 86 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 55 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 85 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 53 km
2022 217 18,293 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Gage has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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