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Fort Gibson, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Muskogee County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,805 Population 285/sq mi density
$69,632 Median Income $33,237 per capita
$173,200 Home Value $231,130 Zillow
$737 Median Rent 43.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
302 Violent Crime/100K 705 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$69,632 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,200 home value, $737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Gibson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.8 km²)
Population Density285/sq mi
Coordinates35.7822°N, 95.2601°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMuskogee County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.9 / 100
Community Resilience41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
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 Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

560 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 M5.1 139 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 137 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 139 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 141 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 139 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 139 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 141 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 138 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 129 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 75 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 73 km
Sep 16, 2015 2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.7 140 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 140 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 137 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 126 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 125 km
Feb 1, 2014 6 km NNW of Agra, Oklahoma M3.6 150 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 129 km
Sep 11, 2017 8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

855 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,147 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 82 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 66 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 85 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 26 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 78 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 68 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 74 km 2
May 22, 2011 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 67 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 21 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 79 km 8
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 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 14 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 73 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 80 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 15 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 97 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 93 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 82 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 62 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,950 94 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 64 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 10 km
2005 TEXANNA ROAD 6,139 41 km
2012 UNNAMED 5,978 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,800 92 km
2015 GREENWOOD 5,774 100 km
2022 FISHER 5,741 79 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Fort Gibson has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.0").

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