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Boswell, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Choctaw County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
777 Population 1,022/sq mi density
$26,167 Median Income $14,304 per capita
$74,700 Home Value $98,351 Zillow
$587 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
509 Violent Crime/100K 2,716 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,167 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,700 home value, $587/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
509 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Boswell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,022/sq mi
Coordinates34.0276°N, 95.8700°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChoctaw County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.0 / 100
Community Resilience10.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

181 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 87 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 68 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 129 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 131 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 122 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 77 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 129 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 87 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 119 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 94 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 99 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 34 km
Aug 27, 2009 7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma M3.4 123 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 130 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 131 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 80 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 78 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 124 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 127 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

552 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 599 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 30 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 82 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 49 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 48 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 69 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 16 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 93 km 7
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 72 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 53 km 3
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 32 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 81 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 13 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 37 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 46 km 2
May 9, 2006 EF3 95 km 3
May 11, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 9 km 0
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 65 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 88 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 58 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 41 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 69 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 85 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 70 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 71 km
2017 CHOCKIE FIRE 8,574 66 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 84 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 39 km
2009 BULL 7,241 72 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 98 km
2006 GOAT HILL 7,115 81 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 37 km
2011 MAIN STREET 6,024 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,867 100 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,677 51 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 50 km
2022 CARTER CREEK WEST 4,791 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in

Boswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.1").

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