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Barber, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cherokee County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
311 Population 48/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $24,425 per capita
$142,800 Home Value $222,615 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
248 Violent Crime/100K 4,151 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Barber enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates35.7521°N, 94.8484°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.5 / 100
Community Resilience19.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

83 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 86 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 83 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 83 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 87 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 88 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 122 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 83 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 91 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 95 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma M3.1 140 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 146 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 114 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 82 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 138 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 86 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 82 km
Aug 14, 2024 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 95 km
May 8, 2022 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 96 km
Aug 13, 2019 7 km NW of Wetumka, Oklahoma M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

772 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,038 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 63 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 97 km 4
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 99 km 7
May 26, 1973 EF4 48 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 81 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 49 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 42 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 75 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 37 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 44 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 97 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 55 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 14 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 27 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 88 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 89 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 31 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 89 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 28 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 29 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 29 km
2005 TEXANNA ROAD 6,139 63 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 80 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 30 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,358 89 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 24 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 33 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 30 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Barber has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.1").

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