Peoria, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Ottawa County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
97 Population 404/sq mi density
$28,510 Median Income $18,419 per capita
$126,100 Home Value $137,584 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 46.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,510 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$126,100 home value, $633/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Peoria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation881 ft (269 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density404/sq mi
Coordinates36.9156°N, 94.6696°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOttawa County County
Nearest AirportMiami Regional (MIO)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 6.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.92"

Air Quality

AQI Median51.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %49.5%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
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

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 93 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 108 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 141 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 126 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 71 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

691 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 2,224 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 17 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 43 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 68 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 12 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 52 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 31 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 100 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 22 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 58 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 78 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 82 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 42 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 31 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 74 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOLF CREEK (18,077 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 98 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 73 km
1995 F128 4,210 98 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 98 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 1 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 68 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,918 92 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 60 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 67 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 89 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 89 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 76 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 93 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 96 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 69 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 5.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Peoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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