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Stroud, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Lincoln County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,771 Population 235/sq mi density
$54,519 Median Income $29,318 per capita
$120,000 Home Value $121,861 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
295 Violent Crime/100K 1,880 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,519 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Stroud 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

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.5 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates35.7689°N, 96.6501°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportShawnee Regional (SNL)
33 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

4,756 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 77 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 28 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 97 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 97 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 69 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 125 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 87 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 74 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 138 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 41 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 139 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 70 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 97 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 69 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 97 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 97 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 91 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 97 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 69 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

990 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,999 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 60 km 5
May 6, 2024 EF4 68 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF4 82 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 94 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 96 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 93 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 94 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 85 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 46 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 24 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 35 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 20 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 55 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 92 km 0
May 1, 1954 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 80 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 67 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 100 km 2
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 38 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 84 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 89 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 86 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 91 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 94 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 87 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 56 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 85 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 98 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 75 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 70 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 80 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 42 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 71 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 74 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Stroud has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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