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Cameron, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sebastian County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
309 Population 207/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $25,978 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $152,516 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 5,429 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation496 ft (151 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates35.1375°N, 94.5393°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySebastian County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience38.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
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 High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

92 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 M4.1 134 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 74 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 145 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 72 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 144 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 73 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 144 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 77 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 131 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 149 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 74 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 86 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 91 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 139 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma M3.1 149 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 118 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 74 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,006 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 16 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 56 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 64 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 84 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 25 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 64 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 27 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 75 km 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 32 km 10
May 24, 2011 EF3 97 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 96 km 4
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 69 km 3
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 28 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 99 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 1 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 83 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 43 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 88 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 98 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 41 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 23 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 41 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 40 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 93 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 58 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 51 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 93 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 50 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Cameron has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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