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Sparks, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Lincoln County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
149 Population 373/sq mi density
$48,125 Median Income $24,448 per capita
$57,300 Home Value $208,263 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,300 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sparks 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation857 ft (261 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates35.6109°N, 96.8185°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportShawnee Regional (SNL)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.5 / 100
Community Resilience27.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,708 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 91 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 10 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 96 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 98 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 51 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 80 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 111 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 142 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 26 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 61 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 52 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 144 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 98 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 53 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 96 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 128 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 54 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 53 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 127 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

997 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 110 fatalities, 2,150 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 82 km 24
May 5, 1960 EF5 38 km 5
May 6, 2024 EF4 90 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF4 59 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 72 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 73 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 72 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 83 km 2
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 47 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 56 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 41 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 33 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 74 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 83 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 70 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 62 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 62 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 87 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 82 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 93 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 93 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 66 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 95 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 98 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 92 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 65 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 94 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 66 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 74 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 88 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Sparks has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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