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Keota, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
425 Population 1,118/sq mi density
$39,615 Median Income $19,365 per capita
$51,900 Home Value $152,843 Zillow
$586 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 2,551 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$39,615 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,900 home value, $586/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Keota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,118/sq mi
Coordinates35.2574°N, 94.9223°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySequoyah County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.87"
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

156 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 M4.1 111 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 44 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 42 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 129 km
Jul 24, 2013 4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 142 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 143 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 41 km
Sep 9, 2012 8 km WNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.4 147 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 41 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 117 km
Feb 7, 2012 8 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.3 146 km
Oct 28, 2012 9 km SSW of Boley, Oklahoma M3.3 148 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 126 km
Aug 8, 2013 10 km W of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.3 150 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 45 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 46 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 141 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 97 km
Mar 31, 2011 7 km SW of Boley, Oklahoma M3.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,011 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 21 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 88 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 56 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 49 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 60 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 60 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 36 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 54 km 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 27 km 10
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 88 km 4
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 96 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 85 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 58 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 48 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 45 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 68 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 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 54 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 84 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 77 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 74 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 26 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 51 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 75 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 73 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 95 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 66 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 80 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 99 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 98 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 74°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 (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Keota has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.1").

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