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Atoka, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Atoka County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,918 Population 355/sq mi density
$42,169 Median Income $24,027 per capita
$112,800 Home Value $178,823 Zillow
$604 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
256 Violent Crime/100K 3,897 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,169 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $604/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Atoka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates34.3864°N, 96.1311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAtoka County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.8 / 100
Community Resilience15.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

408 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 M5.1 140 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 41 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 36 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 142 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 140 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 141 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 138 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 139 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 106 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 109 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 142 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 77 km
Aug 9, 2015 1 km WNW of McLoud, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 139 km
Sep 11, 2017 8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.6 142 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 68 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 105 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 55 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 819 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 59 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 94 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 94 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 37 km 0
May 5, 1960 EF4 94 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 88 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 57 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 49 km 7
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 64 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 58 km 3
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 81 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 74 km 2
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 47 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 49 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 95 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 47 km 1
May 25, 2015 EF3 47 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ARBUCKLE (29,823 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 94 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 83 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 81 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 89 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 39 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 81 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 70 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 71 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 30 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 73 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 13 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 70 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 96 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 82 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 67 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 98 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 48 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 91 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in

Atoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.0").

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