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Ballou, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Mayes County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
247 Population 67/sq mi density
$88,594 Median Income $30,869 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $177,856 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$88,594 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ballou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates36.1421°N, 95.1998°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMayes County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

444 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 137 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 145 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 144 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 137 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 116 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 114 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 133 km
Sep 16, 2015 2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.7 145 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 134 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 137 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 144 km
Aug 3, 2017 9 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 136 km
Apr 12, 2015 4 km S of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.5 143 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 137 km
Jan 31, 2016 1 km NW of Skedee, Oklahoma M3.5 139 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Jul 24, 2013 4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 144 km
Jun 14, 2019 5 km N of Stroud, Oklahoma M3.4 136 km
Jun 21, 2015 7 km SW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 150 km
Sep 1, 2015 4 km SSW of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.4 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

860 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,431 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 2008 EF4 96 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 57 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 95 km 3
May 26, 1973 EF4 67 km 5
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 79 km 1
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 95 km 10
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 73 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 55 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 54 km 2
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 94 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 47 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 59 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 10 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 20 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 98 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 49 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 92 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 79 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 53 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 89 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 97 km
2016 MUSTANG 10,060 94 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 93 km
2005 CHOUTEAU 9,765 96 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 100 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 81 km
2024 ZINK 7,434 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 83 km
2011 KELLEY 6,561 91 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 45 km
2005 TEXANNA ROAD 6,139 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Ballou has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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