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Shawnee, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pottawatomie County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
31,511 Population 818/sq mi density
$54,281 Median Income $27,641 per capita
$147,800 Home Value $174,457 Zillow
$912 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
493 Violent Crime/100K 4,797 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,281 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $912/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
493 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Shawnee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Area46.5 sq mi (120.3 km²)
Population Density818/sq mi
Coordinates35.3694°N, 96.9564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPottawatomie County County
Nearest AirportShawnee Regional (SNL)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.0 / 100
Community Resilience54.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 117 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 25 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 114 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 110 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 47 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 92 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 89 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 64 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 37 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 47 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 114 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 52 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 88 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 116 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 143 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 53 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 114 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 53 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 65 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,039 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 151 fatalities, 2,611 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 62 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 85 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 10 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 97 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 34 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 89 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 100 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 51 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 48 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 52 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 87 km 2
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 77 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 85 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 70 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 92 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 5 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 49 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 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 85 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 79 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 91 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 92 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 80 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 91 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 94 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 58 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 77 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 89 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 53 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 78 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,716 80 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 51 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 34 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Shawnee has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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