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Verdigris, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Rogers County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,502 Population 965/sq mi density
$81,406 Median Income $39,105 per capita
$215,400 Home Value $254,787 Zillow
$1,233 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
87 Violent Crime/100K 673 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,406 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,400 home value, $1,233/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Verdigris enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation602 ft (183 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density965/sq mi
Coordinates36.2535°N, 95.6604°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRogers County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

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

1,705 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.2 on May 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 115 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 128 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 143 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 106 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 125 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 106 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 128 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 143 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 112 km
Feb 7, 2015 3 km SSE of Perry, Oklahoma M3.9 145 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 128 km
Sep 24, 2017 10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma M3.8 132 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 128 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 131 km
Apr 19, 2014 3 km ESE of Perry, Oklahoma M3.8 143 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 102 km
Jun 16, 2021 3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma M3.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

866 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,684 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 63 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 95 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 19 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 23 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 87 km 3
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 95 km 14
May 26, 1973 EF4 84 km 5
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 76 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 84 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 11 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 53 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 49 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 20 km 0
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 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 80 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 62 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 49 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 84 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 82 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 77 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 75 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 57 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 72 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 38 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 89 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 79 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 60 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Verdigris has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").

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