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Fanshawe, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Le Flore County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
382 Population 17/sq mi density
$37,188 Median Income $21,920 per capita
$129,500 Home Value $137,378 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 2,527 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$129,500 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fanshawe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation808 ft (246 m)
Area23.0 sq mi (59.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates34.9620°N, 94.9112°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Flore County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 6.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.5 / 100
Community Resilience4.9 / 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 Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 143 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 95 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 45 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 44 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 129 km
Jul 24, 2013 4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 150 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 42 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 131 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 43 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 106 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 126 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 46 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 46 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 137 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 99 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 129 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 45 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 55 km
May 14, 2022 6 km SSE of Yeager, Oklahoma M3.1 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 983 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 33 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 94 km 4
May 11, 1992 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 26 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 75 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 64 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 28 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 37 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 57 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 53 km 10
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 70 km 3
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 63 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 100 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 38 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNT TRUST (22,578 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 85 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 82 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 95 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 59 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 79 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 16 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 56 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 67 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 89 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 36 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 62 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in

Fanshawe has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (2.2").

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