Tulsa, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Tulsa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
412,322 Population 2,085/sq mi density
$58,407 Median Income $37,533 per capita
$189,600 Home Value $220,221 Zillow
$998 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
949 Violent Crime/100K 3,665 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$58,407 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$189,600 home value, $998/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
949 violent crimes/100K (150% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tulsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area201.0 sq mi (520.6 km²)
Population Density2,085/sq mi
Coordinates36.1279°N, 95.9023°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTulsa County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.73"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median51.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %48.4%
Unhealthy Days8

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.27 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.24 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,532 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 98 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 102 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 146 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 146 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 146 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 118 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 144 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 76 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 119 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 130 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 123 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

882 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,254 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 47 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 7 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 56 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 57 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 63 km 3
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 70 km 14
May 26, 1973 EF4 83 km 5
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 99 km 1
May 25, 2024 EF3 23 km 2
May 22, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 71 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 61 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 7 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 74 km 8
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 46 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 82 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 52 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 50 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 90 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 70 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 83 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 80 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 61 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 79 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 70 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 40 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 68 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 83 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 83°F (29°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Tulsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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