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Terlton, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pawnee County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
49 Population 306/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $19,188 per capita
$75,600 Home Value $139,517 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Terlton 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 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation777 ft (237 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates36.1876°N, 96.4918°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportStillwater Regional (SWO)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.4 / 100
Community Resilience27.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,013 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 47 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 77 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 93 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 97 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 100 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 138 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 103 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 78 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 121 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 99 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 121 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 93 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 105 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 100 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 100 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 117 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 92 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 117 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

868 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 165 fatalities, 1,870 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 1955 EF5 97 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 92 km 20
May 6, 2024 EF4 20 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 60 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 3 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 26 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 15 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 30 km 14
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 82 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 67 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF3 86 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 41 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 48 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 66 km 0
Oct 4, 1998 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 61 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 18 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 76 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 36 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 57 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 87 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 90 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 36 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 67 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 81 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 66 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 82 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 43 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 57 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 81 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 37 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 33 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in

Terlton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.3").

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