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Springer, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Carter County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
876 Population 59/sq mi density
$54,489 Median Income $26,383 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $295,156 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
1,669 Violent Crime/100K 7,013 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,489 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,669 violent crimes/100K (339% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Springer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation870 ft (265 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates34.2956°N, 97.1175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarter County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0530 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

905 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 142 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 75 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 148 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 69 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 120 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 144 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 147 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 67 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 137 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 131 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 139 km
Jan 15, 2010 3 km ENE of Jones, Oklahoma M3.8 143 km
Nov 5, 2013 8 km SSW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 142 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 141 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 124 km
Jun 9, 2013 5 km NNE of Jones, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Jan 15, 2010 3 km ESE of Jones, Oklahoma M3.7 141 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

752 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 624 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 42 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 37 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 86 km 0
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 62 km 8
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 41 km 5
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 54 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 78 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 61 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 74 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 75 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 54 km 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 100 km 2
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 23 km 1
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 91 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 45 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 30 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 80 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 30 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 11 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 18 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 39 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 32 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 24 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 34 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 14 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 82 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 100 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 10 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 97 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 51 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 86 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 74 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 56 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 87 km
1996 TURNPIKE MVD 5,912 37 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in

Springer has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").

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