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Sams Corner, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Mayes County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
149 Population 155/sq mi density
$56,071 Median Income $21,632 per capita
$224,100 Home Value $177,856 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,071 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$224,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sams Corner 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

Elevation619 ft (189 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates36.1983°N, 95.2167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMayes County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
33 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

467 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 144 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 143 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 137 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 122 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 120 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 135 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 131 km
Sep 16, 2015 2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 137 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 137 km
Jan 31, 2016 1 km NW of Skedee, Oklahoma M3.5 136 km
Apr 12, 2015 4 km S of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.5 143 km
Aug 3, 2017 9 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 136 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 147 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 148 km
Jul 24, 2013 4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Jun 14, 2019 5 km N of Stroud, Oklahoma M3.4 137 km
Jul 4, 2015 7 km SW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 148 km
Jan 19, 2015 5 km S of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

864 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,416 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 2008 EF4 89 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 55 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 90 km 3
May 26, 1973 EF4 73 km 5
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 67 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 55 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 51 km 2
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 63 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 26 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 57 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 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 93 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 55 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 86 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 75 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 59 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 100 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 87 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 99 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 92 km
2015 Z BAR 7 10,170 99 km
2016 MUSTANG 10,060 89 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 90 km
2005 CHOUTEAU 9,765 91 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 97 km
2003 WOOLAROC 8,859 100 km
2021 JAVINE 8,699 99 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 87 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

Sams Corner 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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