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Bunch, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
43 Population 3/sq mi density
$34,167 Median Income $24,302 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
298 Violent Crime/100K 4,018 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
298 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bunch 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

Elevation1,021 ft (311 m)
Area15.3 sq mi (39.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates35.6989°N, 94.7402°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySequoyah County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

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

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 87 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 84 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 85 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 84 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 89 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 89 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 128 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 84 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 93 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 98 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 150 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 119 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma M3.1 146 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 83 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 142 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 87 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 84 km
May 8, 2022 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 98 km
Aug 14, 2024 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 98 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

706 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 881 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 56 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 85 km 4
May 26, 1973 EF4 55 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 70 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 39 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 34 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 71 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 37 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 55 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 44 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 88 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 17 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 41 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 36 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 79 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 77 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 71 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 39 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 78 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 17 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 92 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 68 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 92 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 18 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 39 km
2005 TEXANNA ROAD 6,139 69 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 70 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 37 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 72 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,358 78 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Bunch has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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