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Pauls Valley, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Garvin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,031 Population 725/sq mi density
$47,681 Median Income $26,135 per capita
$84,100 Home Value $140,453 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
487 Violent Crime/100K 5,782 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,681 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
487 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pauls Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation956 ft (291 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²)
Population Density725/sq mi
Coordinates34.7102°N, 97.2240°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGarvin County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,371 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 101 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 101 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 72 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 146 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 109 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 120 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 100 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 107 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 108 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 106 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 108 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 109 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 35 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 139 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 100 km
Jul 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.1 146 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

967 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 140 fatalities, 2,248 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 74 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 74 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 69 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 89 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 21 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 61 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 75 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 50 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 56 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 69 km 2
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 94 km 8
May 8, 2003 EF4 74 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 47 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 74 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 77 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 47 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 60 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 27 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 95 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 48 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 37 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 34 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 33 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 74 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 31 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 40 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 34 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 90 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 75 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 73 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 39 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 51 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 60 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 74 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 83 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 47 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 47 km
1996 TURNPIKE MVD 5,912 39 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,867 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 74°F (24°C) 4.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in

Pauls Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.6").

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