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Wellston, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Oklahoma County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
908 Population 525/sq mi density
$57,717 Median Income $28,228 per capita
$103,800 Home Value $112,838 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,717 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $790/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates35.6839°N, 97.0634°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOklahoma County County
Nearest AirportGuthrie/Edmond Regional (GOK)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0489 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.01 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.44 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.1 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,356 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 83 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 32 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 79 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 75 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 57 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 127 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 145 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 30 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 2 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 124 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 150 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 38 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 32 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 126 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 148 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 79 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 30 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 112 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 58 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,031 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 150 fatalities, 2,518 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 68 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 94 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 47 km 5
May 6, 2024 EF4 96 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF4 53 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 65 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 59 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 58 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 60 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 85 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 61 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 48 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 88 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 41 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 85 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 72 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 89 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 99 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 77 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 98 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 74 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 84 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 53 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 84 km
2024 ZINK 7,434 97 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 60 km
2018 EAST BUFORD 7,028 100 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 65 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 40 km
2017 SPOCOGEE 6,318 79 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 58 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 98 km
2006 SHAMROCK 6,177 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in

Wellston has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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