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Oklahoma City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Oklahoma County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
688,693 Population 1,136/sq mi density
$66,702 Median Income $37,109 per capita
$215,100 Home Value $203,329 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 315 sunny days/yr
722 Violent Crime/100K 4,092 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,702 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$215,100 home value, $1,083/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
722 violent crimes/100K (90% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oklahoma City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,207 ft (368 m)
Area620.7 sq mi (1,607.6 km²)
Population Density1,136/sq mi
Coordinates35.4671°N, 97.5137°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOklahoma County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median52.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %47.0%
Unhealthy Days11

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0489 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.01 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.44 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.1 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

4,995 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 M5.8 119 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 68 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 84 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 92 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 133 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 19 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 58 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 34 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 46 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 135 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 138 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 91 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 18 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 24 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 24 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 100 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 91 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 77 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 115 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,056 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 136 fatalities, 2,490 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 23 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 70 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 48 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 57 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 31 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 68 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 65 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 33 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 20 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 15 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 65 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 48 km 2
May 22, 1981 EF4 79 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 25 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 95 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 42 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 55 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 82 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY (8,186 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 74 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 99 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 42 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 82 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 81 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 96 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 59 km
2006 SHAMROCK 6,177 100 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 78 km
2012 CUSHING 5,654 95 km
2005 ANTIOCH 5,513 87 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 68 km
2006 CHANDLER 5,089 60 km
2006 1ST WEWOKA 4,335 96 km
2004 PINE TOP 3,382 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,326 53 km
2005 LITTLE RIVER 2 3,180 91 km
2014 GUTHRIE 3,014 41 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,752 90 km
2006 DANIELS 2,570 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest

Oklahoma City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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