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Newkirk, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Kay County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,024 Population 1,488/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $26,430 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $124,911 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
275 Violent Crime/100K 1,376 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
275 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Newkirk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,151 ft (351 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density1,488/sq mi
Coordinates36.8818°N, 97.0553°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKay County County
Nearest AirportPonca City Regional (PNC)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.4 / 100
Community Resilience47.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,832 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 52 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 87 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 78 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 66 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 145 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 110 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 129 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 63 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 107 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 91 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 133 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 78 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 89 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 60 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 139 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 93 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 76 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 76 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

751 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 134 fatalities, 1,381 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 76 km 17
May 25, 1955 EF5 8 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 27 km 20
May 6, 2024 EF4 88 km 2
May 12, 2004 EF4 92 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 58 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 23 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 93 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 98 km 3
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 10 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 73 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 67 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 74 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 75 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (36,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 77 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 82 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 60 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 86 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 63 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 87 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 92 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 91 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 64 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 82 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 83 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 90 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 91 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 60 km
2015 Z BAR 7 10,170 83 km
2016 MUSTANG 10,060 95 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in

Newkirk has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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