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Arpelar, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pittsburg County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
330 Population 148/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $40,648 per capita
$123,500 Home Value $105,138 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
235 Violent Crime/100K 5,131 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,500 home value, $938/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Arpelar 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

Elevation756 ft (230 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates34.9328°N, 95.9517°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPittsburg County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

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

1,200 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 M5.1 100 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 54 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 133 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 123 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 100 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 141 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 34 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 133 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 140 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 132 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 128 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 99 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 99 km
Nov 5, 2013 8 km SSW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M3.8 149 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 123 km
Jan 15, 2010 3 km ENE of Jones, Oklahoma M3.8 138 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 101 km
Jun 16, 2021 3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma M3.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

672 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 831 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 96 km 0
May 5, 1960 EF5 97 km 5
May 11, 1992 EF4 20 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 75 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 82 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 89 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 99 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 86 km 0
May 5, 1961 EF4 87 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 60 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 77 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 67 km 7
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 44 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 45 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 76 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 4, 1998 EF3 90 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 27 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
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 24 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 27 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 26 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 39 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 20 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 12 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 46 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 45 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 68 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 43 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 14 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 61 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 70 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 46 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 20 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 44 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 40 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 39 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 30 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in

Arpelar has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.9").

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