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Rush Springs, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Stephens County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,230 Population 1,060/sq mi density
$42,198 Median Income $21,294 per capita
$80,300 Home Value $161,631 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
634 Violent Crime/100K 2,298 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,198 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,300 home value, $698/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
634 violent crimes/100K (67% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rush Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°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 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,295 ft (395 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,060/sq mi
Coordinates34.7789°N, 97.9573°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStephens County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
10% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience27.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively 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

2,181 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 M5.1 137 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 139 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 106 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 140 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 128 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 119 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 104 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 111 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 121 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 139 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 127 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 33 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 111 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 111 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 111 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 139 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 104 km
Jul 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

999 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 130 fatalities, 2,091 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 64 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 80 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 40 km 36
May 9, 2016 EF4 60 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 80 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 23 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 26 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 70 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 66 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 99 km 8
May 8, 2003 EF4 73 km 0
May 22, 1981 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 53 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 69 km 2
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 58 km 5
May 26, 1962 EF4 83 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 67 km 2
May 24, 1957 EF4 75 km 4
May 1, 1954 EF4 87 km 0
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 70 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 67 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 86 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 76 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 78 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 55 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 70 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 61 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 51 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 83 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 85 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 57 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 59 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 56 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 49 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 37 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 59 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in

Rush Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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