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Muskogee, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Muskogee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
36,819 Population 857/sq mi density
$48,735 Median Income $25,602 per capita
$124,900 Home Value $140,041 Zillow
$828 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,046 Violent Crime/100K 3,586 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,735 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,900 home value, $828/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,046 violent crimes/100K (175% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Muskogee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density857/sq mi
Coordinates35.7438°N, 95.3564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMuskogee County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.9 / 100
Community Resilience41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

673 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on May 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 129 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 120 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 132 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 128 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 133 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 146 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 132 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 131 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 129 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 121 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 130 km
Jun 16, 2021 3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 70 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 69 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 117 km
Jun 2, 2015 3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 128 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 134 km
Sep 16, 2015 2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.7 132 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

853 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,252 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 85 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 62 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 85 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 22 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 96 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 83 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 72 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 73 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 77 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 27 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 60 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 100 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 94 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 100 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 20 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 99 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 71 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 93 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 19 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 100 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 97 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 94 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 87 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 84 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 73 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Muskogee has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.9").

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