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Canadian, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McIntosh County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
242 Population 318/sq mi density
$54,750 Median Income $17,239 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $144,543 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
203 Violent Crime/100K 3,821 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Canadian 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 44.

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

Elevation726 ft (221 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density318/sq mi
Coordinates35.1740°N, 95.6494°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcIntosh County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %75.8%
Unhealthy Days8

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

888 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 M5.1 109 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 92 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 142 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 121 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 143 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 63 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 109 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 138 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 137 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 141 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 138 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 142 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 108 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 110 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 109 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 121 km
Jun 16, 2021 3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma M3.7 139 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 26 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

715 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 88 fatalities, 806 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 86 km 2
May 11, 1992 EF4 55 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 69 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 51 km 5
May 5, 1961 EF4 75 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 46 km 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 92 km 10
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 69 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 75 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 96 km 2
May 26, 1997 EF3 21 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 49 km 8
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 92 km 5
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 97 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 38 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 45 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 29 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 75 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 33 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 40 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 25 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 48 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 57 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 80 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 73 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 70 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 39 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 93 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 78 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 67 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 31 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 50 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in

Canadian has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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