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Broken Arrow, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Tulsa County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
115,919 Population 1,841/sq mi density
$85,220 Median Income $46,356 per capita
$229,300 Home Value $283,474 Zillow
$1,240 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
125 Violent Crime/100K 1,789 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,220 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,300 home value, $1,240/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Broken Arrow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area62.2 sq mi (161.1 km²)
Population Density1,841/sq mi
Coordinates36.0365°N, 95.7810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTulsa County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.27 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.24 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,565 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 112 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 105 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 124 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 132 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 84 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 140 km
Feb 9, 2014 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 137 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 103 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 92 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 91 km
Apr 8, 2015 6 km S of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.0 150 km
Jun 20, 2015 9 km NW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.0 148 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 110 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 124 km
Jul 12, 2014 7 km WNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

882 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,283 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 61 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 13 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 65 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 74 km 3
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 79 km 14
May 26, 1973 EF4 68 km 5
May 25, 2024 EF3 30 km 2
May 22, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 62 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 48 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 11 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 68 km 8
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 95 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 67 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 63 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 98 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 68 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 93 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 74 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 91 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 85 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 53 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 63 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 68 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 66 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Broken Arrow has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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