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Sand Springs, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pawnee County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
19,973 Population 1,008/sq mi density
$73,400 Median Income $34,145 per capita
$186,700 Home Value $232,226 Zillow
$1,016 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
110 Violent Crime/100K 4,385 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,700 home value, $1,016/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sand Springs 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 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 8.4 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 Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation652 ft (199 m)
Area21.0 sq mi (54.3 km²)
Population Density1,008/sq mi
Coordinates36.1365°N, 96.1320°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.4 / 100
Community Resilience27.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,056 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 78 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 88 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 130 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 125 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 127 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 130 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 100 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 127 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 126 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 129 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 126 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 106 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 103 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 150 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

882 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,257 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 30 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 27 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 35 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 39 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 43 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 51 km 14
May 26, 1973 EF4 98 km 5
May 25, 2024 EF3 38 km 2
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 54 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 81 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 28 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 40 km 0
May 15, 1990 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 75 km 8
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 26 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 77 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 40 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 47 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 88 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 54 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 79 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 78 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 59 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 77 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 56 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 41 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 67 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 40 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Sand Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.4").

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