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Lawrence Creek, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pawnee County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
115 Population 167/sq mi density
$175,000 Home Value $213,367 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 1,432 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrence Creek 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

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates36.0838°N, 96.4268°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

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

4,808 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 59 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 68 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 104 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 100 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 149 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 101 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 104 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 74 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 132 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 100 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 101 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 103 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 132 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 99 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 100 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 104 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 127 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

858 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,410 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 28 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 54 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 13 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 16 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 16 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 25 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 95 km 4
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 95 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 64 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 32 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 61 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 59 km 0
Oct 4, 1998 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 64 km 0
May 15, 1990 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 76 km 8
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 5 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 85 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 44 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 62 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 99 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 48 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 89 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 72 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 90 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 54 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 60 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 68 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 46 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 35 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 29 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 72 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) 1.9 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in

Lawrence Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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