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Panama, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sebastian County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,432 Population 634/sq mi density
$45,489 Median Income $20,687 per capita
$121,100 Home Value $122,823 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 872 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,489 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,100 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Panama 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

Elevation451 ft (137 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density634/sq mi
Coordinates35.1712°N, 94.6684°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySebastian County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience38.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
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 High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

100 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 M4.1 125 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 64 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 62 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 61 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 61 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 134 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 148 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 66 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 66 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 119 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 63 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 74 km
May 14, 2022 6 km SSE of Yeager, Oklahoma M3.1 150 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 79 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma M3.1 138 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 106 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 129 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 62 km
Mar 15, 2006 4 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.0 149 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

543 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,000 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 4 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 66 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 58 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 73 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 36 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 59 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 26 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 66 km 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 26 km 10
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 92 km 4
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 76 km 3
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 31 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 12 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
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 73 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 54 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 94 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 89 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 52 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 16 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 72 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 52 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 50 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 70 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 53 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 93 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 45 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 93 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 64 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 71 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest

Panama has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.2").

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