Gould, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Harmon County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
77 Population 214/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $35,245 per capita
$63,100 Home Value $61,454 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gould enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates34.6691°N, 99.7736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarmon County County
Nearest AirportAltus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.88"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.8 / 100
Community Resilience3.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very 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 Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 16, 2022.

Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 125 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 129 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 102 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 80 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 107 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 78 km
Apr 5, 1995 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma M3.0 90 km
May 14, 2013 8 km SE of Canadian, Texas M2.9 141 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 147 km
Dec 1, 1995 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma M2.9 59 km
Jul 6, 2019 12 km WNW of Leedey, Oklahoma M2.9 141 km
Aug 8, 2021 3 km N of Wheeler, Texas M2.8 101 km
Apr 26, 2013 3 km SE of Wheeler, Texas M2.8 94 km
Feb 17, 2018 4 km SSW of Thomas, Oklahoma M2.8 147 km
Dec 15, 2012 11 km NW of Texola, Oklahoma M2.7 76 km
Feb 19, 2011 10 km NW of Strong City, Oklahoma M2.7 121 km
Apr 2, 2020 7 km NNE of Geronimo, Oklahoma M2.6 132 km
Feb 7, 1990 6 km SE of Custer City, Oklahoma M2.5 137 km
Jan 13, 2019 3 km NE of Wheeler, Texas M2.5 98 km
Jan 16, 2022 8 km NW of Wheeler, Texas M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

672 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 317 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 77 km 11
May 25, 1962 EF4 85 km 0
May 25, 1955 EF4 55 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 77 km 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 83 km 0
May 23, 2016 EF3 95 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 88 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 81 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 92 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 96 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 62 km 0
May 16, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 42 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 87 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 60 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 99 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 89 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 96 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 69 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 53 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 89 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 100 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 35 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 51 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 97 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 91 km
2016 I40 14,780 83 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 60 km
1996 NORTH MEMPHIS 12,550 71 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 90 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 66 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 65 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 82 km
1995 CR 359 FIRE 9,324 62 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in

Gould has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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