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Bug Tussle, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McIntosh County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
267 Population 91/sq mi density
$82,417 Median Income $37,537 per capita
$159,000 Home Value $117,842 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
459 Violent Crime/100K 3,672 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,417 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bug Tussle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation590 ft (180 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates35.0333°N, 95.6756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcIntosh County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.4 / 100
Community Resilience5.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

693 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on May 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 113 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 81 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 147 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 130 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 147 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 114 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 48 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 146 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 146 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 145 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 145 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 114 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 130 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 113 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 115 km
Jun 16, 2021 3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma M3.7 146 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 29 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 31 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

661 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 719 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 91 km 2
May 11, 1992 EF4 40 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 62 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 66 km 5
May 5, 1961 EF4 68 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 38 km 16
May 9, 1959 EF4 95 km 7
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 99 km 10
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 66 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 70 km 2
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 98 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 46 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 24 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 59 km 8
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 97 km 1
May 17, 1981 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 5, 1975 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 37 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 44 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 30 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 89 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 49 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 31 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 33 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 37 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 34 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 68 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 82 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 57 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 84 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 33 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 77 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 64 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 30 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 97 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in

Bug Tussle has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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