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Perkins, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Logan County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,229 Population 1,106/sq mi density
$43,913 Median Income $20,856 per capita
$169,700 Home Value $216,142 Zillow
$924 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
35 Violent Crime/100K 2,541 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,913 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$169,700 home value, $924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Perkins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation905 ft (276 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density1,106/sq mi
Coordinates35.9798°N, 97.0313°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportStillwater Regional (SWO)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience64.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,018 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 50 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 55 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 56 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 56 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 52 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 49 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 119 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 146 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 46 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 127 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 98 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 33 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 99 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 54 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 125 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 56 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 48 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 56 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,028 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 108 fatalities, 2,239 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 94 km 24
May 5, 1960 EF5 78 km 5
May 25, 1955 EF5 85 km 20
May 6, 2024 EF4 72 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF4 84 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 88 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 96 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 85 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 83 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 60 km 2
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 51 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 48 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 40 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 35 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 73 km 4
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 94 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 71 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 57 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 85 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 74 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 84 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 98 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 87 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 86 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 76 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 64 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 81 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 77 km
2024 BOWMAN 9,422 70 km
2022 BUG CREEK 9,106 73 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 94 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 90 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 30 km
2024 ZINK 7,434 75 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 92 km
2018 EAST BUFORD 7,028 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in

Perkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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