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Okarche, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Canadian County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,270 Population 577/sq mi density
$87,250 Median Income $47,079 per capita
$232,300 Home Value $249,443 Zillow
$777 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$87,250 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$232,300 home value, $777/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Okarche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density577/sq mi
Coordinates35.7249°N, 97.9757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCanadian County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0494 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience62.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

6,842 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 M5.8 122 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 108 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 112 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 109 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 75 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 66 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 55 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 126 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 47 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 108 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 108 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 46 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 127 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 116 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 108 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 109 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 80 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 54 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 112 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

983 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,108 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 58 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 42 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 67 km 36
May 19, 2013 EF4 81 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 97 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 80 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 78 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 65 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 60 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 23 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 32 km 2
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 87 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF4 57 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 26 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 36 km 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 32 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 98 km 0
May 1, 1954 EF4 66 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 98 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 91 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 53 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 73 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 92 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 80 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 89 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 93 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 76 km
2014 GUTHRIE 3,014 55 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,001 78 km
2006 STRONG 2,509 36 km
2006 CASHION COMPLEX 2,482 43 km
2011 63RD STREET 2,294 55 km
2023 SIMPSON FIRE 2,269 51 km
2009 CHOCTAW 2,224 68 km
2022 CIMARRON FIRE 2,155 64 km
2014 270 2,088 94 km
2012 LUTHER FIRE 1,983 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in

Okarche has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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