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McCord, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Kay County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,656 Population 379/sq mi density
$73,889 Median Income $44,781 per capita
$182,700 Home Value $130,162 Zillow
$612 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
787 Violent Crime/100K 5,156 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,889 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,700 home value, $612/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
787 violent crimes/100K (107% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
McCord enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,091 ft (333 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates36.6731°N, 97.0359°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKay County County
Nearest AirportPonca City Regional (PNC)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.4 / 100
Community Resilience47.8 / 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 Relatively Moderate
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

6,165 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 29 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 129 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 70 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 61 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 123 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 70 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 90 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 111 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 60 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 110 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 92 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 107 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 124 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 90 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 58 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 61 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 117 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 61 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 67 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

739 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 149 fatalities, 1,556 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 97 km 17
May 25, 1955 EF5 22 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 25 km 80
May 6, 2024 EF4 72 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 79 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 45 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 77 km 3
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 88 km 14
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 17 km 2
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 87 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 93 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 94 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 30 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 98 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 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 77 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 70 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 88 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 66 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 89 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 49 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 51 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 87 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 88 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 91 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 97 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 72 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 87 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 75 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 86 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 44 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in

McCord has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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