Porter, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Wagoner County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
571 Population 334/sq mi density
$47,000 Median Income $24,679 per capita
$92,900 Home Value $306,483 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$47,000 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,900 home value, $750/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Porter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation611 ft (186 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density334/sq mi
Coordinates35.8684°N, 95.5160°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWagoner County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.28"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.4 / 100
Community Resilience43.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.2 on May 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 141 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 119 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 143 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 105 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 141 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 117 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 116 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 131 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 143 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 115 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 139 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 118 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 121 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 119 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 105 km
Jun 16, 2021 3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma M3.7 133 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 85 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 84 km
Apr 10, 2014 5 km E of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

848 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,066 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 91 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 42 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 89 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 40 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 92 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 54 km 2
May 22, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 87 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 27 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 49 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 40 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 66 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 82 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 96 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 91 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 38 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 80 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 64 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 38 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 96 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 77 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 88 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 76 km
2016 MUSTANG 10,060 100 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 79 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Driest

Porter has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (2.3").

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