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Thomas, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Custer County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,255 Population 884/sq mi density
$57,813 Median Income $28,619 per capita
$133,600 Home Value $148,568 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,813 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,600 home value, $733/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Thomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,744 ft (532 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density884/sq mi
Coordinates35.7452°N, 98.7451°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCuster County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.3 / 100
Community Resilience42.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 83 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 83 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 118 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 126 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 150 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 124 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 109 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 81 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 82 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 139 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 150 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 115 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 80 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 130 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 129 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 125 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 143 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 123 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 129 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

754 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 457 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 53 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF4 75 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 97 km 2
May 22, 1981 EF4 58 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 98 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 80 km 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 60 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 41 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 67 km 0
May 25, 2019 EF3 76 km 2
May 31, 2013 EF3 65 km 8
May 24, 2011 EF3 52 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 36 km 1
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 57 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 67 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 75 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 37 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 30 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 64 km
2022 217 18,293 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 86 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 41 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 48 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 71 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 77 km
2024 57 4,727 81 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 74 km
2022 58 FIRE 4,148 97 km
2005 KIMBALL RANCH 4,103 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,887 90 km
2022 BERLIN RD FIRE 3,698 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,001 48 km
1998 SHALLOW 2,686 92 km
2006 STRONG 2,509 65 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,439 77 km
2022 CIMARRON FIRE 2,155 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in

Thomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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