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Yukon, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Canadian County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
24,802 Population 935/sq mi density
$76,408 Median Income $38,147 per capita
$185,800 Home Value $272,638 Zillow
$1,080 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
160 Violent Crime/100K 1,554 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,408 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,800 home value, $1,080/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Yukon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.1 km²)
Population Density935/sq mi
Coordinates35.5184°N, 97.7662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCanadian County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0494 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience62.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
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

5,895 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 M5.8 126 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 137 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 91 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 139 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 80 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 89 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 55 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 148 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 36 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 138 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 64 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 39 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 139 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 138 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 141 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 128 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 88 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 34 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 132 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,032 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 121 fatalities, 2,318 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 29 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 48 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 44 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 80 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 52 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 59 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 71 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 35 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 49 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 30 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 49 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 41 km 2
May 22, 1981 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 7 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 99 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 23 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 79 km 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 59 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 79 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 720 FIRE (8,761 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 82 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 77 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 63 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 65 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 83 km
2005 ANTIOCH 5,513 99 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 66 km
2006 CHANDLER 5,089 82 km
2022 58 FIRE 4,148 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,326 71 km
2014 GUTHRIE 3,014 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,001 85 km
2008 4 MILE ROAD 2,607 99 km
2006 STRONG 2,509 36 km
2006 CASHION COMPLEX 2,482 47 km
2011 63RD STREET 2,294 33 km
2023 SIMPSON FIRE 2,269 42 km
2009 CHOCTAW 2,224 43 km
2022 CIMARRON FIRE 2,155 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,025 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in

Yukon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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