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Bowlegs, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Seminole County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
371 Population 100/sq mi density
$58,500 Median Income $24,985 per capita
$56,300 Home Value $121,786 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
693 Violent Crime/100K 4,079 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,500 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,300 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
693 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowlegs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation940 ft (287 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates35.1473°N, 96.6693°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySeminole County County
Nearest AirportShawnee Regional (SNL)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.6 / 100
Community Resilience9.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

3,884 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 144 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 44 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 148 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 144 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 83 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 124 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 58 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 71 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 100 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 148 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 83 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 88 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 73 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 89 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 89 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

976 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 107 fatalities, 1,747 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 88 km 24
May 5, 1960 EF5 28 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 91 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 59 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 77 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 69 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 81 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 91 km 1
May 17, 1981 EF4 23 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 89 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 31 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 93 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 25 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 59 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 57 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 26 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ARBUCKLE (29,823 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 95 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 55 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 48 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 64 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 61 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 98 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 59 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 78 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 68 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 58 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 95 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 26 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 52 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 61 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 34 km
2017 CHOCKIE FIRE 8,574 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Bowlegs has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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