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Pryor Creek, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Mayes County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,520 Population 941/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $26,008 per capita
$146,200 Home Value $137,159 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
596 Violent Crime/100K 2,203 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$146,200 home value, $918/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
596 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pryor Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation625 ft (191 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²)
Population Density941/sq mi
Coordinates36.2997°N, 95.3113°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMayes County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

673 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 M5.8 146 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 138 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 137 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 142 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 133 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 132 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 130 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 130 km
Oct 4, 2016 15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Sep 9, 2016 4 km ENE of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 148 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 122 km
Sep 16, 2015 2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.7 138 km
Apr 10, 2014 5 km E of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Feb 1, 2014 6 km NNW of Agra, Oklahoma M3.6 149 km
Nov 22, 2013 6 km SSW of Glencoe, Oklahoma M3.6 148 km
Jan 15, 2016 6 km S of Ripley, Oklahoma M3.6 149 km
Sep 3, 2016 13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.6 144 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 133 km
Apr 4, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

858 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,480 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 94 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 79 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 49 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 88 km 3
May 26, 1973 EF4 83 km 5
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 61 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 62 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 41 km 2
May 22, 2011 EF3 42 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 75 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 60 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 5
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 37 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 74 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 98 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 90 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 73 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 68 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 91 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 78 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 63 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 71 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 88 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 77 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 90 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 79 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 96 km
2015 Z BAR 7 10,170 86 km
2016 MUSTANG 10,060 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Pryor Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.8").

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