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Gideon, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Wagoner County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
165 Population 26/sq mi density
$85,147 Median Income $23,258 per capita
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
248 Violent Crime/100K 4,151 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,147 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gideon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation813 ft (248 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates35.9972°N, 95.0279°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWagoner County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.4 / 100
Community Resilience43.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

155 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 150 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 103 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 101 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 150 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 150 km
Jul 24, 2013 4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 149 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 149 km
Aug 3, 2017 9 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 149 km
Jun 14, 2019 5 km N of Stroud, Oklahoma M3.4 148 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 102 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 101 km
Jul 21, 2017 5 km N of Stroud, Oklahoma M3.3 148 km
Oct 4, 2016 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.3 150 km
Mar 2, 2017 9 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.3 147 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 105 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 105 km
Jul 18, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.2 150 km
Mar 31, 2011 7 km SW of Boley, Oklahoma M3.2 149 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

855 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,138 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 94 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 74 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 80 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 56 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 81 km 5
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 97 km 1
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 74 km 10
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 86 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 75 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 80 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 42 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 13 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 20 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 34 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 39 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 59 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 60 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 32 km
2005 TEXANNA ROAD 6,139 72 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 19 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 39 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 20 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 33 km
2017 BEAVER MOUNTAIN 4,754 96 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 29 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 27 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,292 67 km
1995 F128 4,210 21 km
2012 SPANISH PEAK 4,080 86 km
2005 COALTON 4,014 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,909 100 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Gideon has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.1").

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