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Alderson, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pittsburg County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
233 Population 402/sq mi density
$42,292 Median Income $19,775 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $117,842 Zillow
$1,075 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
459 Violent Crime/100K 3,672 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,292 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alderson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation691 ft (211 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density402/sq mi
Coordinates34.9006°N, 95.6894°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPittsburg County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.0 / 100
Community Resilience38.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

453 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on May 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 120 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 73 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 121 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 34 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 120 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 120 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 122 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 140 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 37 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 40 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 137 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 121 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 60 km
Aug 9, 2015 1 km WNW of McLoud, Oklahoma M3.6 142 km
Apr 26, 2016 7 km ENE of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.6 145 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 140 km
Sep 11, 2017 8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.6 121 km
Jun 18, 2016 6 km NE of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

628 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 715 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 86 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 96 km 2
May 11, 1992 EF4 29 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 58 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 80 km 5
May 5, 1961 EF4 63 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 36 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 98 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 87 km 7
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 68 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 70 km 2
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 85 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 61 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 35 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 71 km 8
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 93 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 42 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 48 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 39 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 34 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 37 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 34 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 50 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 22 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 80 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 85 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 43 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 97 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 36 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 63 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 52 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 69 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 36 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 94 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 23 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in

Alderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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