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Vanoss, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pontotoc County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
42 Population 35/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 527 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Vanoss enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates34.7578°N, 96.8712°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPontotoc County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0463 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.1 / 100
Community Resilience63.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,434 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 87 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 41 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 105 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 125 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 105 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 105 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 112 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 66 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 124 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 105 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 139 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 113 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 112 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 104 km
Feb 9, 2014 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 132 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 113 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 105 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 138 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

895 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 130 fatalities, 2,122 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 90 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 98 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 58 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 97 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 50 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 68 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 80 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 69 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 83 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 87 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 84 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 75 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 64 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 58 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 22 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 31 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 41 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 87 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 72 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 49 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 53 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 84 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 62 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 77 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 95 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 88 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 54 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 81 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 66 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 94 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 82 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 48 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 61 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in

Vanoss has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.6").

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