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Ketchum, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Mayes County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
505 Population 244/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $23,447 per capita
$124,200 Home Value $175,845 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
282 Violent Crime/100K 2,341 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,200 home value, $786/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
282 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ketchum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation783 ft (239 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates36.5176°N, 95.0373°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMayes County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 148 km
Jul 8, 2017 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.4 150 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km
Jun 16, 2015 6 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.2 147 km
Feb 12, 2017 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.1 149 km
Jun 13, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.1 148 km
May 27, 2015 7 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.1 147 km
Jan 8, 2016 7 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.0 146 km
Jun 18, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.0 149 km
May 12, 2014 7 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.0 148 km
Jul 11, 2017 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.0 148 km
Feb 12, 2017 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M2.9 149 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma M2.9 147 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 41 km
Jan 19, 2017 5 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M2.8 150 km
Jan 8, 2016 7 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma M2.8 147 km
May 28, 2015 5 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma M2.7 147 km
Jun 14, 2015 7 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma M2.7 147 km
Jun 13, 2015 6 km NNE of Maramec, Oklahoma M2.7 148 km
Feb 10, 2016 4 km NE of Maramec, Oklahoma M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

841 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 222 fatalities, 2,480 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 71 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 54 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 82 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 54 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 42 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 29 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 69 km 2
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 90 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 13 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 72 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 47 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 63 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 64 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 96 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 91 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 74 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 99 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 92 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 84 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 95 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 94 km
2016 MUSTANG 10,060 90 km
2005 CHOUTEAU 9,765 93 km
2011 KELLEY 6,561 95 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 88 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 58 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 96 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 56 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 88 km
2024 ROBERT 4,610 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Ketchum has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.8").

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