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Pond Creek, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Grant County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
904 Population 1,064/sq mi density
$60,208 Median Income $23,544 per capita
$93,400 Home Value $102,504 Zillow
$992 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
122 Violent Crime/100K 243 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,208 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,400 home value, $992/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pond Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density1,064/sq mi
Coordinates36.6678°N, 97.8024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6,902 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 83 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 83 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 85 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 49 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 54 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 20 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 124 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 78 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 88 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 86 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 127 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 86 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 104 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 9 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 26 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 45 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 24 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 49 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 11 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

764 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 132 fatalities, 1,190 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 94 km 17
May 25, 1955 EF5 47 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 63 km 80
May 12, 2004 EF4 67 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 88 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 81 km 6
May 3, 1999 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 35 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 55 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 28 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 76 km 2
May 19, 2012 EF3 77 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 54 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 26 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 81 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 80 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHESTER (34,432 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 CHESTER 34,432 100 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 92 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 75 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 77 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 73 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 37 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 40 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 39 km
2016 BENDER 4,385 82 km
2022 SOUTH SOONER LAKE 4,324 77 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 63 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 39 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 39 km
2012 PAWNEE FIRE 3,450 88 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,795 99 km
2000 WILD CREEK 2,697 93 km
2006 CASHION COMPLEX 2,482 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,439 98 km
2023 OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT 2,322 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in

Pond Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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