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Langston, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Logan County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,594 Population 133/sq mi density
$32,656 Median Income $6,980 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $184,922 Zillow
$502 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 543 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$32,656 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $502/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Langston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.1 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates35.9313°N, 97.2794°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportGuthrie/Edmond Regional (GOK)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience64.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,603 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 63 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 143 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 64 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 144 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 45 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 42 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 27 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 112 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 37 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 25 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 116 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 145 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 32 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 145 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 134 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 91 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 144 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 115 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 39 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,046 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 116 fatalities, 2,016 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 79 km 24
May 5, 1960 EF5 79 km 5
May 25, 1955 EF5 88 km 20
May 6, 2024 EF4 94 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF4 75 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 74 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 85 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 71 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 60 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 37 km 2
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 63 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 57 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 86 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 74 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 93 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 80 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 93 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 98 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 87 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 86 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 100 km
2024 BOWMAN 9,422 88 km
2022 BUG CREEK 9,106 92 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 20 km
2024 ZINK 7,434 97 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 85 km
2018 EAST BUFORD 7,028 92 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 99 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 69 km
2017 SPOCOGEE 6,318 87 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 42 km
2006 SHAMROCK 6,177 63 km
2012 UNNAMED 5,978 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 23 km
2015 GREENWOOD 5,774 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Langston has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.2").

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