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McCurtain, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
415 Population 374/sq mi density
$19,375 Median Income $15,249 per capita
$45,900 Home Value $152,843 Zillow
$588 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
199 Violent Crime/100K 199 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$19,375 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,900 home value, $588/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
McCurtain 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

Elevation613 ft (187 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density374/sq mi
Coordinates35.1506°N, 94.9672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySequoyah County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 6.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.20"

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

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

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 145 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 101 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 37 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 35 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 123 km
Jul 24, 2013 4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 140 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 140 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 143 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 34 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 141 km
Sep 9, 2012 8 km WNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.4 145 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 34 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 108 km
Oct 28, 2012 9 km SSW of Boley, Oklahoma M3.3 146 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 121 km
Aug 8, 2013 10 km W of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.3 147 km
Feb 7, 2012 8 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.3 144 km
Mar 31, 2012 7 km S of Paden, Oklahoma M3.3 149 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

607 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,003 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 25 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 93 km 4
May 11, 1992 EF4 100 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 44 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 55 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 64 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 47 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 43 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 46 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 38 km 10
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 89 km 3
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 95 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 60 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 53 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 100 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 64 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 81 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 83 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 66 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 79 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 20 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 61 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 79 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 96 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 57 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in

McCurtain has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.2").

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