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Hennessey, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Garfield County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,603 Population 702/sq mi density
$54,185 Median Income $39,201 per capita
$165,900 Home Value $183,658 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 42.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
223 Violent Crime/100K 1,205 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,185 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,900 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hennessey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,160 ft (354 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density702/sq mi
Coordinates36.1058°N, 97.8986°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGarfield County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.6 / 100
Community Resilience41.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7,091 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 94 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 84 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 120 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 86 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 40 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 32 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 83 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 72 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 32 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 65 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 85 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 87 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 87 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 54 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 88 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 87 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 75 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 69 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 74 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

901 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,452 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 95 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 82 km 9
May 25, 1955 EF5 88 km 20
May 10, 2010 EF4 98 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 93 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 20 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 32 km 2
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 48 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF4 97 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 56 km 1
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 60 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 79 km 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 47 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 58 km 0
May 1, 1954 EF4 92 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 92 km 0
May 25, 2019 EF3 68 km 2
May 6, 2015 EF3 87 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 71 km 8
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 100 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 96 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 87 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 49 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 52 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 87 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 59 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 68 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 88 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 83 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 81 km
2022 SOUTH SOONER LAKE 4,324 85 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 49 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 81 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 80 km
2012 PAWNEE FIRE 3,450 99 km
2014 GUTHRIE 3,014 56 km
2006 STRONG 2,509 78 km
2006 CASHION COMPLEX 2,482 39 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,439 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in

Hennessey has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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