Sign In Register

Pickett, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pontotoc County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
987 Population 306/sq mi density
$101,571 Median Income $36,253 per capita
$183,500 Home Value $176,723 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
738 Violent Crime/100K 5,708 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,571 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$183,500 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
738 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pickett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation996 ft (304 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates34.7795°N, 96.7755°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPontotoc County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0463 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.1 / 100
Community Resilience63.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,434 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 84 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 108 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 34 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 105 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 127 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 107 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 114 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 132 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 75 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 120 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 105 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 115 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 114 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 104 km
Feb 9, 2014 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 132 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 135 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 136 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 115 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

883 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,466 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 96 km 24
May 5, 1960 EF5 57 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 59 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 71 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 88 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 87 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 74 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 92 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 76 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 84 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 63 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 56 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 19 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 25 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 47 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 87 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 100 km 3
May 1, 1954 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 48 km 5
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 80 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 56 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 61 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 76 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 71 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 69 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 86 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 95 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 62 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 72 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 75 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 86 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 73 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 85 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 56 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 53 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in

Pickett has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.7").

View full weather details →