Sign In Register

Union City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Canadian County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,603 Population 29/sq mi density
$100,000 Median Income $37,327 per capita
$268,900 Home Value $236,429 Zillow
$1,096 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 547 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,900 home value, $1,096/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Union City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°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 Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Area56.1 sq mi (145.4 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates35.3995°N, 97.9067°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCanadian County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0494 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience62.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,415 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 M5.8 144 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 141 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 105 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 142 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 96 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 105 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 72 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 53 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 81 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 142 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 141 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 142 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 141 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 57 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 51 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 104 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 146 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 55 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 75 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

997 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 120 fatalities, 2,251 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 28 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 35 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 30 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 90 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 57 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 60 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 44 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 50 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 39 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 35 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 59 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 57 km 2
May 22, 1981 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 25 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 80 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 6 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 89 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 60 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 78 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RUSH (12,239 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RUSH 12,239 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 97 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 99 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 84 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 95 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 94 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 67 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 56 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 89 km
2023 RX MARCY RUSH 5,998 100 km
2004 TARBONE COMPLEX 5,929 97 km
2005 ANTIOCH 5,513 93 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 52 km
2006 CHANDLER 5,089 96 km
2018 RX - SCOTT 4,958 93 km
2024 OKWMR-HFR-FY24-RX-MT-SCOTT 4,737 93 km
2011 FT SILL FIRE 4,507 97 km
2022 58 FIRE 4,148 80 km
2005 KIMBALL RANCH 4,103 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in

Union City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

View full weather details →