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Jay, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Delaware County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,724 Population 818/sq mi density
$36,411 Median Income $22,532 per capita
$105,400 Home Value $226,313 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
434 Violent Crime/100K 2,567 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$36,411 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, $735/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Jay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density818/sq mi
Coordinates36.4271°N, 94.7956°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.9 / 100
Community Resilience5.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 59 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 89 km
May 23, 2021 4 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.7 150 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 85 km
May 22, 2021 4 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.7 150 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 103 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 45 km
May 23, 2021 4 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.5 150 km
Apr 8, 2021 5 km WNW of Kinta, Oklahoma M2.5 149 km
Feb 15, 2020 5 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.5 150 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 44 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

783 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 222 fatalities, 2,344 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 72 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 71 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 98 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 49 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 62 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 41 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 88 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 21 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 67 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 77 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 11 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 52 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 26 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 46 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 74 km 5
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 65 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 98 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 86 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 98 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 91 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 96 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 84 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 45 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 90 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 43 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 85 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 38 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 58 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 85 km
1995 F128 4,210 43 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 43 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,700 88 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 55 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,301 87 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,285 82 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,238 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Jay has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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