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Mehan, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Payne County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
22 Population 157/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
383 Violent Crime/100K 2,020 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
383 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mehan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°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

38°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation831 ft (253 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates36.0458°N, 96.9401°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPayne County County
Nearest AirportStillwater Regional (SWO)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.5 / 100
Community Resilience46.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,960 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 42 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 59 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 60 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 58 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 118 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 63 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 57 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 148 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 128 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 98 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 42 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 56 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 59 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 99 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 127 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 65 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 59 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 58 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

976 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 161 fatalities, 2,232 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 85 km 5
May 25, 1955 EF5 81 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 95 km 80
May 6, 2024 EF4 61 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF4 94 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 98 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 96 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 69 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 40 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 41 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 31 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 28 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 80 km 4
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 86 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 82 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 88 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 49 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 74 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 97 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 64 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 92 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 100 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 95 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 77 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 76 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 65 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 58 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 55 km
2015 Z BAR 7 10,170 96 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 71 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 67 km
2024 BOWMAN 9,422 60 km
2022 BUG CREEK 9,106 62 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 95 km
2003 WOOLAROC 8,859 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Mehan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.2").

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