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Vernon, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McIntosh County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
33 Population 6/sq mi density
$52,813 Median Income $29,845 per capita
$33,600 Home Value $107,564 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 3,275 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$33,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Vernon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation789 ft (240 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates35.2265°N, 95.9386°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcIntosh County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.4 / 100
Community Resilience5.5 / 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 High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,200 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 24, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 82 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 78 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 138 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 116 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 138 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 141 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 122 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 150 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 117 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 97 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Feb 9, 2014 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 143 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 147 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 138 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 115 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 142 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 66 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

811 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,125 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 90 km 5
May 11, 1992 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 95 km 1
May 17, 1981 EF4 62 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 93 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 67 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 91 km 4
May 5, 1961 EF4 100 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 70 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 84 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 89 km 7
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 45 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 52 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF3 95 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 44 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 4, 1998 EF3 77 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 8 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 16 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 22 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 7 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 90 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 14 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 26 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 15 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 65 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 37 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 76 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 85 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 23 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 93 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 94 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 98 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 42 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 13 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.7").

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