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Jennings, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pawnee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
361 Population 656/sq mi density
$36,389 Median Income $19,300 per capita
$58,100 Home Value $86,038 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,389 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,100 home value, $683/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Jennings enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation936 ft (285 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density656/sq mi
Coordinates36.1823°N, 96.5692°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportStillwater Regional (SWO)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.4 / 100
Community Resilience27.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,269 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 42 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 74 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 86 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 90 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 98 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 132 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 93 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 72 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 115 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 148 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 93 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 99 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 115 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 86 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 94 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 111 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 95 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 86 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

874 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 163 fatalities, 1,876 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 1955 EF5 87 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 93 km 80
May 6, 2024 EF4 25 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 67 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 5 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 27 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 12 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 27 km 14
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 79 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 73 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF3 81 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 39 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 46 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 63 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 4, 1998 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 22 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 79 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 40 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 62 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 89 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 93 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 37 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 85 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 70 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 86 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 63 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 84 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 42 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 39 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 29 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 69 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Jennings has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.3").

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