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Medford, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Grant County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,014 Population 654/sq mi density
$61,477 Median Income $29,440 per capita
$65,600 Home Value $90,480 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,477 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,600 home value, $814/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Medford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density654/sq mi
Coordinates36.8018°N, 97.7371°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,732 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 83 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 93 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 95 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 67 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 60 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 137 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 92 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 138 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 7 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 15 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 96 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 47 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 96 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 99 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 117 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 29 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 137 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 28 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 138 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

775 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 129 fatalities, 1,203 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 78 km 17
May 25, 1955 EF5 42 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 53 km 80
May 12, 2004 EF4 54 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 99 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 65 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 45 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 68 km 2
May 19, 2012 EF3 76 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 40 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 87 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY (8,186 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 85 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 86 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 84 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 35 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 43 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 43 km
2016 BENDER 4,385 81 km
2022 SOUTH SOONER LAKE 4,324 79 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 77 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 43 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 42 km
2012 PAWNEE FIRE 3,450 88 km
2018 WINDMILL 2,808 100 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,795 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,784 99 km
2000 WILD CREEK 2,697 88 km
2023 OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT 2,322 42 km
2024 RX OKSLR-FY24-HFR-RX-UNIT J 2,320 43 km
2022 OK SLR-FY22-RX-UNIT J 2,164 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in

Medford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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