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Yale, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pawnee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,054 Population 1,146/sq mi density
$38,462 Median Income $22,762 per capita
$84,700 Home Value $115,175 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$38,462 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,700 home value, $848/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Yale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation805 ft (245 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,146/sq mi
Coordinates36.1151°N, 96.7011°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportStillwater Regional (SWO)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.4 / 100
Community Resilience27.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5,494 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 40 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 65 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 76 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 79 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 127 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 84 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 80 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 79 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 59 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 142 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 109 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 109 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 140 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 76 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 85 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 80 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 83 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 76 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 103 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

906 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 173 fatalities, 2,201 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 95 km 5
May 25, 1955 EF5 85 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 94 km 80
May 6, 2024 EF4 39 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 92 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 78 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 17 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 26 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 10 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 19 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 82 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 100 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 87 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF3 67 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 94 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 28 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 91 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 53 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 76 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 99 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 47 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 98 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 84 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 99 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 77 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 84 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 55 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 53 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 43 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 83 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 42 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Yale has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.2").

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