Granite, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Greer County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,563 Population 464/sq mi density
$59,561 Median Income $16,957 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $96,166 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
123 Violent Crime/100K 307 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,561 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Granite enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density464/sq mi
Coordinates34.9512°N, 99.3684°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreer County County
Nearest AirportAltus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.2 / 100
Community Resilience12.5 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 89 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 95 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 101 km
Aug 27, 2017 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.5 118 km
Aug 9, 2019 15 km NW of Okarche, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 138 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 127 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km SE of Hitchcock, Oklahoma M3.4 144 km
Feb 26, 2016 10 km E of Seiling, Oklahoma M3.4 141 km
May 2, 2020 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.3 145 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 109 km
Mar 5, 2017 9 km SE of Hitchcock, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km
May 25, 2017 5 km WSW of Tuttle, Oklahoma M3.2 141 km
Feb 18, 2018 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.2 118 km
Jun 9, 2017 8 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.2 143 km
Apr 7, 2021 2 km SE of Union City, Oklahoma M3.2 140 km
Mar 13, 2010 15 km W of Union City, Oklahoma M3.1 124 km
May 29, 2017 1 km W of Chester, Oklahoma M3.1 146 km
Apr 1, 2018 13 km W of Union City, Oklahoma M3.1 125 km
Jun 19, 2018 11 km WSW of Union City, Oklahoma M3.1 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

754 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 447 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 99 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 86 km 11
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 72 km 4
May 25, 1962 EF4 39 km 0
May 25, 1955 EF4 78 km 2
May 16, 2015 EF3 65 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 67 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 47 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 53 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 81 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 37 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 13 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 29 km 2
May 22, 1981 EF3 66 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 65 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 55 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 83 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 59 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 99 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 56 km
2016 I40 14,780 96 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 97 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 71 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 70 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 85 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 51 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 78 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 77 km
2022 BRITT 8,275 84 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 77 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 86 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 77 km
2019 COPPER BREAKS 7,059 94 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
September 74°F (24°C) 3.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in

Granite has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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