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Poteau, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sebastian County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,903
Population
335/sq mi density
$49,789
Median Income
$23,433 per capita
$142,400
Home Value
$177,963 Zillow
$818
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
413
Violent Crime/100K
3,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,789 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,400 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
413 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Poteau 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 Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 432 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 32.6 sq mi (84.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0667°N, 94.6103°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sebastian County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Poteau has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.4").