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Piedmont, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Canadian County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
7,978 Population 184/sq mi density
$94,882 Median Income $43,262 per capita
$298,600 Home Value $336,297 Zillow
$1,367 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 479 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,882 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$298,600 home value, $1,367/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Piedmont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,219 ft (372 m)
Area44.0 sq mi (114.1 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates35.6748°N, 97.7535°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCanadian County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0494 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience62.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,751 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 M5.8 112 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 125 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 91 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 126 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 63 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 72 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 34 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 131 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 39 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 60 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 127 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 124 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 125 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 138 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 126 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 111 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 28 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 71 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 123 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,023 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 121 fatalities, 2,322 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 45 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 55 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 61 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 87 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 62 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 77 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 88 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 49 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 62 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 43 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 24 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 34 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 86 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 11 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 36 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 84 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 52 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 93 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 720 FIRE (8,761 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 73 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 62 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 74 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 93 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 69 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 84 km
2006 CHANDLER 5,089 80 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,326 84 km
2014 GUTHRIE 3,014 37 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,001 92 km
2006 STRONG 2,509 45 km
2006 CASHION COMPLEX 2,482 31 km
2011 63RD STREET 2,294 34 km
2023 SIMPSON FIRE 2,269 32 km
2009 CHOCTAW 2,224 48 km
2022 CIMARRON FIRE 2,155 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,025 94 km
2012 LUTHER FIRE 1,983 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Piedmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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