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Spencer, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Oklahoma County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,942 Population 733/sq mi density
$57,550 Median Income $26,749 per capita
$119,000 Home Value $141,247 Zillow
$940 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
301 Violent Crime/100K 2,106 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,550 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,000 home value, $940/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
301 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Spencer 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

Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density733/sq mi
Coordinates35.5108°N, 97.3716°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOklahoma County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0489 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.01 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.44 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.1 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,051 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 M5.8 109 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 55 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 88 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 81 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 11 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 56 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 127 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 32 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 132 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 30 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 87 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 10 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 135 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 17 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 56 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 113 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 87 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 73 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 94 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,049 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 143 fatalities, 2,620 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 34 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 83 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 61 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 48 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 29 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 77 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 77 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 37 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 27 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 25 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 70 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 50 km 2
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 93 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 94 km 3
May 22, 1981 EF4 93 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 35 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 81 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 56 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 45 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WEWOKA CREEK (9,921 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 99 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 93 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 67 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 91 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 41 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 73 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 67 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 85 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 68 km
2006 SHAMROCK 6,177 86 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 71 km
2012 CUSHING 5,654 81 km
2005 ANTIOCH 5,513 91 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 79 km
2012 UNNAMED 5,392 88 km
2006 CHANDLER 5,089 46 km
2006 1ST WEWOKA 4,335 86 km
2018 BREWSTER 4,049 99 km
2004 PINE TOP 3,382 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,326 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Spencer has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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