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Idabel, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sevier County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,959 Population 418/sq mi density
$36,638 Median Income $20,861 per capita
$121,300 Home Value $130,149 Zillow
$701 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
631 Violent Crime/100K 6,323 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$36,638 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$121,300 home value, $701/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
631 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Idabel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation431 ft (131 m)
Area16.7 sq mi (43.1 km²)
Population Density418/sq mi
Coordinates33.9074°N, 94.8222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySevier County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.7 / 100
Community Resilience3.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 126 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 143 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 142 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 123 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 133 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 132 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 143 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 145 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 142 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 142 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 145 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 149 km
Aug 29, 2024 10 km SW of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.1 145 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 146 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 46 km
May 16, 2014 Oklahoma M3.0 149 km
Aug 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Wardville, Oklahoma M2.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 685 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 73 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 92 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 80 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 50 km 3
May 13, 1981 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 99 km 1
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 57 km 1
May 5, 1961 EF4 93 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 75 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 84 km 3
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 34 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 87 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 99 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,444 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 85 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 43 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 51 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 34 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 51 km
2020 ASHFORD WELCH 5,976 40 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 99 km
2024 RX LITTLE MISSOURI 5,312 99 km
2022 MCWA NE RX 5,063 50 km
2022 CARTER CREEK WEST 4,791 36 km
2003 POPS 4,475 55 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,439 46 km
2022 WESTERN LOOP EAST/WEST 4,395 81 km
2022 GOLDEN BRANCH 4,195 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,138 92 km
2023 RX MCWA LINSON 4,068 47 km
2022 N BEE ROUGH RX 4,052 39 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,044 47 km
2020 MCWA LINSON 4,007 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in

Idabel has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (2.7").

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