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Gerty, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Coal County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
82 Population 328/sq mi density
$67,500 Home Value $178,783 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gerty enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation836 ft (255 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density328/sq mi
Coordinates34.8357°N, 96.2889°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoal County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,984 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on May 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 89 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 132 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 24 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 119 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 149 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 131 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 137 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 120 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 119 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 119 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 122 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 131 km
Feb 9, 2014 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 149 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 44 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 138 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 90 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

744 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 933 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 77 km 5
May 11, 1992 EF4 32 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 64 km 0
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 80 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 61 km 0
May 5, 1960 EF4 90 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 48 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 36 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 89 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 99 km 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 29 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 23 km 2
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 96 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 59 km 1
May 25, 2015 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 61 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ARBUCKLE (29,823 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 93 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 38 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 34 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 48 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 52 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 40 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 30 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 69 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 72 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 80 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 50 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 32 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 57 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 94 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 35 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 42 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 70 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 50 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in

Gerty has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.7").

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