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Nescatunga, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Alfalfa County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
101 Population 439/sq mi density
$68,200 Home Value $52,486 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
381 Violent Crime/100K 317 property/100K
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Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Nescatunga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density439/sq mi
Coordinates36.7543°N, 98.1561°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAlfalfa County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively 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

6,331 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 M5.8 116 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 57 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 58 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 77 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 79 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 100 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 142 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 145 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 34 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 63 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 13 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 125 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 60 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 41 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 8 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 60 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 10 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 146 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 43 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

724 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 130 fatalities, 1,065 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 100 km 17
May 25, 1955 EF5 78 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 91 km 80
May 12, 2004 EF4 57 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 94 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 92 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 65 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 38 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 48 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 18 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 67 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 55 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 89 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF3 13 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 91 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 85 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 72 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 76 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 100 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 78 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 100 km
2022 217 18,293 87 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 85 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 94 km
2020 EWB 5,706 72 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 52 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 14 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 8 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 85 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 82 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 7 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 51 km
2011 TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE 4,138 74 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 7 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in

Nescatunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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