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Pawhuska, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Osage County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,984 Population 809/sq mi density
$48,625 Median Income $25,503 per capita
$107,900 Home Value $107,674 Zillow
$541 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
557 Violent Crime/100K 3,460 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$48,625 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,900 home value, $541/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
557 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pawhuska enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation813 ft (248 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density809/sq mi
Coordinates36.6691°N, 96.3312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsage County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience35.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,775 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 60 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 132 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 122 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 114 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 132 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 134 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 143 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 123 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 129 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 115 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 121 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 128 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 114 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 98 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 124 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

796 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 150 fatalities, 1,630 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 1955 EF5 85 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 77 km 80
May 6, 2024 EF4 38 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 73 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 85 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 70 km 3
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 85 km 14
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 59 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 65 km 2
May 29, 2004 EF3 96 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 89 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 51 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 21 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 21 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 23 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 27 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 34 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 36 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 25 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 19 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 29 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 25 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 32 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 15 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 38 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 93 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in

Pawhuska has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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