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Horntown, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Hughes County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
101 Population 26/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $36,783 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $192,857 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
322 Violent Crime/100K 643 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Horntown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°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 Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates35.0836°N, 96.2376°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHughes County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.7 / 100
Community Resilience12.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,614 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 24, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 69 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 50 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 119 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 135 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 102 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 120 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 124 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 107 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 130 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 103 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 124 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 95 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 124 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 125 km
Feb 9, 2014 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 131 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 135 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 113 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

785 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,082 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 67 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 98 km 2
May 11, 1992 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 99 km 1
May 17, 1981 EF4 44 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 98 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 69 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 89 km 0
May 5, 1960 EF4 88 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 53 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 60 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 93 km 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 15 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 21 km 2
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 81 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 88 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 17 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 9 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 27 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 21 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 20 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 45 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 75 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 52 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 68 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 19 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 81 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 15 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 23 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 23 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 69 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 25 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 30 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 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) 2.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Horntown has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.6").

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