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Newcastle, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cleveland County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
12,238 Population 204/sq mi density
$97,315 Median Income $46,949 per capita
$255,100 Home Value $286,226 Zillow
$1,020 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
75 Violent Crime/100K 2,179 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,315 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$255,100 home value, $1,020/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Newcastle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,195 ft (364 m)
Area60.1 sq mi (155.6 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates35.2424°N, 97.5953°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCleveland County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0501 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.6 / 100
Community Resilience55.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

4,310 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 M5.8 145 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 82 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 117 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 109 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 45 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 124 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 83 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 67 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 60 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 116 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 43 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 50 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 99 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 78 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 116 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 50 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 83 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 139 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,075 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 130 fatalities, 2,413 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 6 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 67 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 26 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 61 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 79 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 27 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 42 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 42 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 10 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 17 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 11 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 83 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 71 km 2
May 22, 1981 EF4 71 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 93 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 38 km 2
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 96 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 61 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WINDMILL (28,410 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 98 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 93 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 93 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 100 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 95 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 98 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 34 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 85 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 95 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 82 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 33 km
2005 ANTIOCH 5,513 65 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 43 km
2006 CHANDLER 5,089 77 km
2008 ARBUCKLE MOUNTAINS 4,411 90 km
2006 1ST WEWOKA 4,335 97 km
2022 58 FIRE 4,148 94 km
2005 KIMBALL RANCH 4,103 99 km
2022 ARBUCKLE 3,816 97 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) 1.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in

Newcastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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