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Mounds, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Creek County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,031 Population 458/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $20,977 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $266,804 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
479 Violent Crime/100K 2,155 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $910/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
479 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Mounds 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 (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density458/sq mi
Coordinates35.8759°N, 96.0661°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCreek County County
Nearest AirportOkmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0476 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.6 / 100
Community Resilience41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,721 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 99 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 74 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 138 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 141 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 136 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 123 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 139 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 127 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 95 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 139 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 124 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 122 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 123 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 96 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 103 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 128 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

925 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 80 fatalities, 1,447 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 57 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 37 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 52 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 40 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 53 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 53 km 14
May 26, 1973 EF4 77 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 99 km 4
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 94 km 5
May 25, 2024 EF3 55 km 2
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 48 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 74 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 4, 1998 EF3 84 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 80 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 35 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 85 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 69 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 83 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 76 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 85 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 79 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 86 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 87 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 96 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 85 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 68 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 38 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 84 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 93 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Mounds has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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