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Panola, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Latimer County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
118 Population 105/sq mi density
$38,980 Median Income $25,217 per capita
$45,700 Home Value $135,506 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
256 Violent Crime/100K 878 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,980 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Panola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation678 ft (207 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates34.9221°N, 95.2087°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLatimer County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.2 / 100
Community Resilience20.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

180 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 M4.5 116 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 69 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 26 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 26 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 102 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 127 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 129 km
Jul 24, 2013 4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 126 km
Dec 17, 2013 10 km SSE of Prague, Oklahoma M3.4 141 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 24 km
Aug 27, 2009 7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma M3.4 129 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 121 km
Sep 9, 2012 8 km WNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.4 131 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 107 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 25 km
Mar 31, 2012 7 km S of Paden, Oklahoma M3.3 137 km
Aug 17, 2015 12 km N of Seminole, Oklahoma M3.3 141 km
Feb 7, 2012 8 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.3 131 km
Aug 8, 2013 10 km W of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.3 132 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

553 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,080 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 94 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 56 km 2
May 11, 1992 EF4 70 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 21 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 71 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 91 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 27 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 79 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 10 km 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 72 km 10
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 90 km 3
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 63 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 98 km 8
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 64 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 11, 1970 EF3 93 km 1
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 81 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 88 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 87 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 75 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 74 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 33 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 42 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 74 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 83 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 77 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 81 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 49 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 74 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 53 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in

Panola has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.1").

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