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
$112,332 Zillow
$541
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
413
Violent Crime/100K
1,616 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, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,900 home value, $541/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
413 violent crimes/100K (9% 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. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 813 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 809/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6691°N, 96.3312°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Osage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tulsa International (TUL) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°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 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.7").