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Okmulgee, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Okmulgee County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,370 Population 660/sq mi density
$39,060 Median Income $24,446 per capita
$90,200 Home Value $104,275 Zillow
$799 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
615 Violent Crime/100K 4,811 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,060 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,200 home value, $799/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
615 violent crimes/100K (62% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Okmulgee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°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

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density660/sq mi
Coordinates35.6252°N, 95.9540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOkmulgee County County
Nearest AirportOkmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.1 / 100
Community Resilience28.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,041 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 125 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 74 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 130 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 116 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 138 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 103 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 131 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 131 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 110 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 130 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 104 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 123 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 71 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 73 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 130 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 128 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

881 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,453 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 96 km 5
May 6, 2024 EF4 86 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 59 km 7
May 11, 1992 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 77 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 72 km 14
May 26, 1973 EF4 58 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 94 km 4
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 73 km 5
May 25, 2024 EF3 78 km 2
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 82 km 2
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 74 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 45 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 77 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 62 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 56 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 59 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 51 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 58 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 69 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 34 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 96 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 16 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 71 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 66 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 80 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 85 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 58 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 79 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 67 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Okmulgee has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.7").

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