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Wainwright, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Muskogee County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
119 Population 397/sq mi density
$76,700 Home Value $200,010 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
118 Violent Crime/100K 2,959 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wainwright enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°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

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density397/sq mi
Coordinates35.6135°N, 95.5656°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMuskogee County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.9 / 100
Community Resilience41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
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 Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,247 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.2 on May 23, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 109 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 132 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 138 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 105 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 139 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 108 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 119 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 112 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 118 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 137 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 128 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 144 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 105 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 108 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 110 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 111 km
Jun 16, 2021 3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma M3.7 130 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 59 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

822 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,180 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 91 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 64 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 92 km 1
May 17, 1981 EF4 98 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 23 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 85 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 96 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 84 km 10
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 96 km 5
May 25, 2024 EF3 79 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 100 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 69 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 49 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 91 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 89 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 71 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 76 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 61 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 40 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 69 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 80 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 40 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 95 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 49 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 94 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 36 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 77 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 96 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 84 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 96 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 67 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Wainwright has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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