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Broken Bow, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McCurtain County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,215 Population 689/sq mi density
$50,744 Median Income $22,017 per capita
$159,000 Home Value $305,539 Zillow
$667 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
913 Violent Crime/100K 5,502 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,744 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$159,000 home value, $667/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
913 violent crimes/100K (140% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Broken Bow 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density689/sq mi
Coordinates34.0289°N, 94.7414°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcCurtain County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 6.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.2 / 100
Community Resilience6.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 124 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 134 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 134 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 122 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 147 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 132 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 126 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 133 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 142 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 133 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 133 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 150 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 142 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 135 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 140 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 140 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 150 km
Aug 29, 2024 10 km SW of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.1 148 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 136 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 55 fatalities, 629 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 77 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 92 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 44 km 3
May 13, 1981 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 88 km 1
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 66 km 1
May 5, 1961 EF4 82 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 88 km 0
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 69 km 3
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 24 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 52 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 98 km 5
Nov 1, 1977 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 17 km 0
May 10, 1971 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,593 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 96 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 80 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 28 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 74 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 98 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 36 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 22 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 36 km
2020 ASHFORD WELCH 5,976 25 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,452 93 km
2024 RX LITTLE MISSOURI 5,312 85 km
2021 BLACKFORK BRAVO 5,150 90 km
2024 RX BLACKFORK BRAVO 5,096 90 km
2022 MCWA NE RX 5,063 34 km
2022 CARTER CREEK WEST 4,791 26 km
2017 SOUTH SPRING MOUNTAIN 4,783 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,658 95 km
2022 NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,544 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Broken Bow has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (2.7").

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