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Blanco, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pittsburg County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
80 Population 121/sq mi density
$43,333 Median Income $19,963 per capita
$56,700 Home Value $105,138 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
235 Violent Crime/100K 5,131 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,333 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Blanco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation703 ft (214 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates34.7508°N, 95.7736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPittsburg County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.0 / 100
Community Resilience38.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

423 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 M5.1 125 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 61 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 16 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 126 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 127 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 125 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 149 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 125 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 54 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 57 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 146 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 126 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 60 km
Apr 26, 2016 7 km ENE of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 148 km
Aug 9, 2015 1 km WNW of McLoud, Oklahoma M3.6 144 km
Sep 11, 2017 8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.6 126 km
Jun 18, 2016 6 km NE of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.6 150 km
Aug 3, 2017 9 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 668 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 72 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 16 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 63 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 98 km 5
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 84 km 0
May 5, 1961 EF4 68 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 46 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 96 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 82 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 75 km 7
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 68 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 67 km 2
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 95 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 89 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 90 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 67 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 48 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 50 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 53 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 50 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 16 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 45 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 38 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 65 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 24 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 92 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 24 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 40 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 45 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 44 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 70 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 45 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 99 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 22 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 65 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 13 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 6.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in

Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (2.1").

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