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Vera, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Rogers County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
563 Population 713/sq mi density
$313,900 Home Value $280,012 Zillow
$1,092 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 1,184 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Vera 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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

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)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation642 ft (196 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density713/sq mi
Coordinates36.4526°N, 95.8929°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRogers County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.4 / 100
Community Resilience55.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,559 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 93 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 129 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 147 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 137 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 97 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 139 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 132 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 142 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 126 km
Feb 9, 2014 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 140 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 96 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 147 km
Jun 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

809 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,496 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 44 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 91 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 34 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 16 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 64 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 76 km 3
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 88 km 14
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 72 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 90 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 20 km 2
May 22, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 94 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 37 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 8 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 75 km 1
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 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 28 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 50 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 36 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 19 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 73 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 56 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 57 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 65 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 46 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 27 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 44 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 8 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 34 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 29 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 40 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 83°F (29°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Vera has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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