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Sapulpa, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pawnee County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
22,268 Population 946/sq mi density
$61,644 Median Income $31,131 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $209,102 Zillow
$998 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
278 Violent Crime/100K 2,609 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,644 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $998/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sapulpa 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

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area23.3 sq mi (60.3 km²)
Population Density946/sq mi
Coordinates36.0042°N, 96.1233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
19 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

3,825 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 86 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 78 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 132 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 129 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 130 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 122 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 124 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 94 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 130 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 124 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 121 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 118 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 106 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 122 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

889 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,331 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 42 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 31 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 40 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 34 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 44 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 48 km 14
May 26, 1973 EF4 88 km 5
May 25, 2024 EF3 47 km 2
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 47 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 79 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 4, 1998 EF3 91 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 31 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 51 km 0
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 25 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 92 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 54 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 98 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 62 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 99 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 94 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 67 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 95 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 93 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 73 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 92 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 70 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 55 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 52 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

Sapulpa 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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