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Wilson, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Carter County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,606 Population 285/sq mi density
$65,375 Median Income $34,992 per capita
$102,300 Home Value $148,077 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
118 Violent Crime/100K 1,414 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,375 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,300 home value, $832/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilson 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 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 2.2 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 Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation911 ft (278 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density285/sq mi
Coordinates34.1687°N, 97.4254°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarter County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0530 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

460 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 106 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 69 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 114 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 68 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 106 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 146 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 147 km
May 31, 2014 1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.7 148 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 47 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 142 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 140 km
Aug 9, 2015 1 km WNW of McLoud, Oklahoma M3.6 144 km
Jun 1, 2014 3 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.6 149 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 140 km
Jan 24, 2010 2 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.6 149 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 66 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 57 km
Feb 27, 2013 3 km SSW of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma M3.5 144 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 69 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 17 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

700 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 630 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 38 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 44 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 84 km 0
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 32 km 8
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 26 km 5
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 84 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 94 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 92 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 88 km 2
May 24, 1957 EF4 99 km 4
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 74 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 96 km 3
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 52 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 77 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 52 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 77 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 51 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 13 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 73 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 41 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 16 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 35 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 30 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 71 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 36 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 17 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 56 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 32 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 90 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 28 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 35 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 60 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 38 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 28 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 63 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 45 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 44 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 89 km
2022 WEST BEND 6,192 97 km
2021 ARROWHEAD 6,156 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
April 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in

Wilson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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