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Bushyhead, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Rogers County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,253 Population 84/sq mi density
$48,798 Median Income $31,207 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $237,514 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 1,226 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,798 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bushyhead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation753 ft (230 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates36.4617°N, 95.5052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRogers County County
Nearest AirportTulsa International (TUL)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.4 / 100
Community Resilience55.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

875 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.2 on May 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 127 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 127 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 127 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 124 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 125 km
Sep 24, 2017 10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma M3.8 145 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 149 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 123 km
Sep 9, 2016 4 km ENE of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 132 km
Apr 10, 2014 5 km E of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 131 km
Oct 4, 2016 15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.7 128 km
Mar 24, 2015 11 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 106 km
Sep 16, 2015 2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.7 128 km
Sep 3, 2016 13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.6 126 km
Sep 11, 2017 8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.6 149 km
Jan 15, 2016 6 km S of Ripley, Oklahoma M3.6 138 km
Nov 22, 2013 6 km SSW of Glencoe, Oklahoma M3.6 134 km
Feb 1, 2014 6 km NNW of Agra, Oklahoma M3.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

836 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,392 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 2024 EF4 78 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 68 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 45 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 19 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 92 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 49 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 59 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 29 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 81 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 99 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 85 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 59 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 30 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 96 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 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 50 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 74 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 71 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 51 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 73 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 91 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 90 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 66 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 54 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 63 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 42 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 93 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 69 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Bushyhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.7").

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