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Pontotoc, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Johnston County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
89 Population 83/sq mi density
$50,903 Median Income $26,461 per capita
$113,200 Home Value $198,798 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
424 Violent Crime/100K 1,271 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,903 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pontotoc 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,002 ft (305 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates34.4888°N, 96.6290°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnston County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %71.6%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0506 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience23.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,307 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 117 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 142 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 26 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 140 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 141 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 148 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 94 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 139 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 141 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 71 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 150 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 119 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 138 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 148 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 93 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 125 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

706 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 742 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 92 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 80 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 67 km 1
May 11, 1992 EF4 69 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 85 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 98 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 21 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 100 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 54 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 15 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 77 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 65 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 54 km 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 69 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 33 km 1
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 60 km 2
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 69 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 77 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 49 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 59 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 88 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 77 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 83 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 97 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 79 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 63 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 79 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 60 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 51 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in

Pontotoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.6").

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