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Gate, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beaver County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
73 Population 292/sq mi density
$71,477 Median Income $30,552 per capita
$28,600 Home Value $100,925 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,477 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,265 ft (690 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density292/sq mi
Coordinates36.8517°N, 100.0552°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBeaver County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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

1,033 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 15, 2024.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 127 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 125 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 125 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 124 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 124 km
Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 140 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 124 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 122 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 64 km
Feb 13, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 124 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 125 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 117 km
Mar 3, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 123 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 125 km
Mar 2, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 124 km
Sep 16, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 124 km
Jan 8, 2016 16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 125 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

606 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 24 fatalities, 246 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 78 km 11
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 85 km 3
May 23, 2019 EF3 42 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 56 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 86 km 6
May 23, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 49 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 80 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 21, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 28 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 57 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 29 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 99 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 56 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 32 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 74 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 69 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 70 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 96 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 25 km
1996 UNNAMED 23,123 34 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 76 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 48 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 64 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 79 km
2022 217 18,293 91 km
2016 BUFFALO 16,160 33 km
2022 23 AND DD 8,885 41 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,750 49 km
2006 LOCUST GROVE 8,374 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 2.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in

Gate has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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