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Bokoshe, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
448 Population 815/sq mi density
$32,917 Median Income $18,415 per capita
$77,200 Home Value $165,071 Zillow
$563 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 872 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,917 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,200 home value, $563/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bokoshe 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation536 ft (163 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density815/sq mi
Coordinates35.1904°N, 94.7904°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySequoyah County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

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

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 117 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 52 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 140 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 50 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 51 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 124 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 137 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 55 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 55 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 108 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 52 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 64 km
May 14, 2022 6 km SSE of Yeager, Oklahoma M3.1 139 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 68 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 119 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma M3.1 127 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 95 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,019 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 8 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 77 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 54 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 63 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 47 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 56 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 58 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 30 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 25 km 10
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 92 km 4
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 83 km 3
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 96 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 48 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 37 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 86 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 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 65 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 97 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 81 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 63 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 15 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 59 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 81 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 56 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 85 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 46 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 85 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 58 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 83 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest

Bokoshe has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.2").

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