Sign In Register

Arkoma, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sebastian County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,001 Population 577/sq mi density
$39,236 Median Income $21,205 per capita
$67,300 Home Value $103,475 Zillow
$677 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
103 Violent Crime/100K 875 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$39,236 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,300 home value, $677/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation415 ft (126 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density577/sq mi
Coordinates35.3302°N, 94.4483°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySebastian County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience38.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 87 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 85 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 131 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 84 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 84 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 89 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 89 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 140 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 85 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 97 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 102 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 128 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 85 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 145 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 148 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 127 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 86 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 88 km
May 8, 2022 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 101 km
Aug 14, 2024 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

549 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 27 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 46 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 85 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 83 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 22 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 85 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 11 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 92 km 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 22 km 10
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 92 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 84 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 75 km 4
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 88 km 3
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 6 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 35 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 68 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 33 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 42 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 33 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 57 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 61 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 74 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 32 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 61 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 79 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 57 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in

Arkoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.5").

View full weather details →