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Meeker, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Lincoln County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,292 Population 439/sq mi density
$35,813 Median Income $19,967 per capita
$90,700 Home Value $201,471 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
435 Violent Crime/100K 696 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$35,813 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,700 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
435 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Meeker enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation929 ft (283 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density439/sq mi
Coordinates35.4893°N, 96.8976°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportShawnee Regional (SNL)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.5 / 100
Community Resilience27.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,525 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 M5.8 104 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 13 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 101 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 105 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 101 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 46 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 82 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 60 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 28 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 150 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 47 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 105 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 49 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 97 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 134 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 65 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 105 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

1,040 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 150 fatalities, 2,670 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 70 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 95 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 24 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 45 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 59 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 59 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 60 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 83 km 2
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 63 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 71 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 31 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 56 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 98 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 18 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 61 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 68 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 64 km 5
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 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 86 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 80 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 91 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 94 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 97 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 73 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 92 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 80 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 61 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 75 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 88 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 51 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 69 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,716 80 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 58 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Meeker has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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