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Pawnee, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pawnee County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,887 Population 601/sq mi density
$42,148 Median Income $25,100 per capita
$97,000 Home Value $93,901 Zillow
$794 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,804 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,148 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,000 home value, $794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pawnee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation834 ft (254 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density601/sq mi
Coordinates36.3515°N, 96.8005°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportStillwater Regional (SWO)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.4 / 100
Community Resilience27.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,975 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 14 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 91 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 65 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 71 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 105 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 98 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 80 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 122 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 78 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 141 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 88 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 88 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 65 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 120 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 100 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 88 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 93 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 85 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 81 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

822 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 154 fatalities, 1,777 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 1955 EF5 59 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 67 km 80
May 6, 2024 EF4 40 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 95 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 90 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 32 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 52 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 35 km 3
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 47 km 14
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 54 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 93 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF3 83 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 61 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 26 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 78 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
May 24, 1998 EF3 75 km 0
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 50 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 76 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 47 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 70 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 78 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 90 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 30 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 84 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 75 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 86 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 40 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 76 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 49 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 57 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 44 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 74 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 24 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Pawnee has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.2").

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