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Brushy, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
871 Population 33/sq mi density
$71,696 Median Income $23,587 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $180,499 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
269 Violent Crime/100K 4,043 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,696 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Brushy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation864 ft (263 m)
Area26.1 sq mi (67.7 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates35.5616°N, 94.7475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySequoyah County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

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

87 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 M4.1 145 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 76 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 73 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 73 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 73 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 150 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 149 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 77 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 78 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 121 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 73 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 83 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 88 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 140 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma M3.1 139 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 110 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 72 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 133 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 73 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

676 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,026 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 40 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 79 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 93 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 52 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 59 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 96 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 91 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 27 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 19 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 51 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 64 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 34 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 91 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 32 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 39 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 81 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 69 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 56 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 40 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 99 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 97 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 11 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 94 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 14 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 43 km
2005 TEXANNA ROAD 6,139 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Brushy has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.1").

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