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Monroe, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Le Flore County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
126 Population 90/sq mi density
$39,750 Median Income $15,799 per capita
$742 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 5,429 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$39,750 median income, 17.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Monroe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation533 ft (162 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates34.9937°N, 94.5155°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Flore County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.5 / 100
Community Resilience4.9 / 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 Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively 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 M4.1 130 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 79 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 78 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 150 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 132 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 76 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 76 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 142 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 80 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 80 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 138 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 134 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 78 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 89 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 94 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 139 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 121 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 78 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 136 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 89 fatalities, 978 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 28 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 60 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 57 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 96 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 32 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 55 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 73 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 43 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 48 km 10
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 53 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 43 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 16 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 100 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 11, 1970 EF3 80 km 1
May 5, 1960 EF3 32 km 1
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 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 48 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 99 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 94 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 46 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 25 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 46 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 26 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 84 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 59 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 53 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 37 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 97 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 81 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 66 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Monroe has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.5").

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