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Purcell, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McClain County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,716 Population 442/sq mi density
$60,529 Median Income $29,609 per capita
$163,000 Home Value $221,081 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 37.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
309 Violent Crime/100K 3,425 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,529 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,000 home value, $871/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
309 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Purcell 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. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 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) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density442/sq mi
Coordinates35.0237°N, 97.3737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcClain County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0520 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.3 / 100
Community Resilience63.0 / 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 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

3,724 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 79 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 141 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 134 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 109 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 95 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 65 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 78 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 84 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 141 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 63 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 71 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 72 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 103 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 109 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 34 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 73 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,073 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 2,462 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 37 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 95 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 45 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 49 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 52 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 26 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 36 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 54 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 18 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 32 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 37 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 99 km 2
May 22, 1981 EF4 96 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 71 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 69 km 2
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 73 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 53 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 53 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 85 km 7
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 79 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 74 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 70 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 60 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 66 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 68 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 71 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 91 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 97 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 85 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 76 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 76 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 20 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 83 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 67 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 92 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 64 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 26 km
1996 TURNPIKE MVD 5,912 71 km
2005 ANTIOCH 5,513 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in

Purcell has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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