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Laverne, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Harper County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,050 Population 1,382/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $22,756 per capita
$109,400 Home Value $100,925 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
370 Violent Crime/100K 3,143 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
370 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Laverne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,116 ft (645 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,382/sq mi
Coordinates36.7053°N, 99.8967°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarper County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.5 / 100
Community Resilience5.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,300 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 15, 2024.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 109 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 107 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 107 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 106 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 105 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 147 km
Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 138 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 107 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 106 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 107 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 109 km
Jan 18, 2016 Oklahoma M4.1 141 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 47 km
Feb 13, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 106 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 107 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 116 km
Sep 16, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 105 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 105 km
Mar 2, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 24 fatalities, 256 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 83 km 11
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 90 km 3
May 23, 2019 EF3 32 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 67 km 6
May 23, 2008 EF3 30 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 99 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 59 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 10 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 31, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 21, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 OKS - STARBUCK 657,299 42 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 90 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 37 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 13 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 57 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 50 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 51 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 95 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 80 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 17 km
1996 UNNAMED 23,123 55 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 69 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 60 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 78 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 60 km
2022 217 18,293 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 85 km
2016 BUFFALO 16,160 28 km
2022 23 AND DD 8,885 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in

Laverne has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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