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Bennington, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Atoka County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
318 Population 436/sq mi density
$28,281 Median Income $18,508 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $307,731 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 42.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
191 Violent Crime/100K 1,627 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,281 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bennington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation625 ft (191 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density436/sq mi
Coordinates34.0054°N, 96.0384°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAtoka County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
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

202 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 81 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 72 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 137 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 140 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 120 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 72 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 115 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 63 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 93 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 92 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 30 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 139 km
Aug 27, 2009 7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma M3.4 117 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 104 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 140 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 81 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 123 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 146 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 63 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

564 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 589 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 45 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 53 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 92 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 55 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 57 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 31 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 85 km 7
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 37 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 56 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 16 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 6 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 70 km 1
May 25, 2015 EF3 21 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 37 km 2
May 9, 2006 EF3 84 km 3
May 11, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 47 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (17,973 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 70 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 62 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 43 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 82 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 94 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 77 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 78 km
2017 CHOCKIE FIRE 8,574 69 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 93 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 47 km
2009 BULL 7,241 82 km
2006 GOAT HILL 7,115 90 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 42 km
2011 MAIN STREET 6,024 85 km
1996 TURNPIKE MVD 5,912 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,867 99 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,677 55 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
April 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
November 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in

Bennington has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.0").

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