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Hanson, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
161 Population 488/sq mi density
$66,136 Median Income $23,778 per capita
$181,300 Home Value $189,730 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
759 Violent Crime/100K 2,429 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,136 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
759 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density488/sq mi
Coordinates35.4380°N, 94.6984°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySequoyah County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0412 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.2 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.7 / 100
Community Resilience5.0 / 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 High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

89 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 M4.1 140 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 71 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 69 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 68 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 68 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 150 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 145 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 73 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 73 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 120 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 69 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 79 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 85 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 137 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma M3.1 139 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 109 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 68 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 147 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 131 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

617 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,009 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 27 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 70 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 82 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 58 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 47 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 84 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 83 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 15 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 5 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 63 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 77 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 23 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 92 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 96 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 50 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 61 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 81 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 59 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 43 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 50 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 59 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 86 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 83 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 17 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 94 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 18 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Hanson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.1").

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