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Belfonte, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
195 Population 25/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $22,623 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
178 Violent Crime/100K 2,844 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 4.8% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Belfonte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation626 ft (191 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates35.5429°N, 94.5512°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySequoyah County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0412 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.2 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.7 / 100
Community Resilience5.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

79 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 89 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 86 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 137 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 86 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 86 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 90 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 91 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 137 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 86 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 M3.1 126 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 85 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 148 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 150 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 89 km
May 8, 2022 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 101 km
Aug 14, 2024 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 101 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

618 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 944 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 40 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 62 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 99 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 70 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 46 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 18 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 20 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 74 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 93 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 51 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 79 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 3 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 75 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 20 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 39 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 30 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 56 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 55 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 64 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 53 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 58 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 58 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 85 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 95 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 8 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 78 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 78 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 6 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Belfonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.2").

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