Arkoma, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sebastian County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,001
Population
577/sq mi density
$39,236
Median Income
$21,205 per capita
$67,300
Home Value
$100,734 Zillow
$677
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
858
Violent Crime/100K
2,682 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$39,236 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,300 home value, $677/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
858 violent crimes/100K (126% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Arkoma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 415 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 577/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3302°N, 94.4483°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sebastian County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Arkoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.7").