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Red Oak, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Latimer County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
582 Population 497/sq mi density
$35,676 Median Income $17,787 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $137,378 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 2,527 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,676 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Oak 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

Elevation588 ft (179 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates34.9513°N, 95.0794°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLatimer County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

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

175 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 M4.5 128 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 81 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 32 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 32 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 113 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 136 km
Jul 24, 2013 4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 136 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 139 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 133 km
Sep 9, 2012 8 km WNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.4 141 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 29 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 119 km
Aug 27, 2009 7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma M3.4 140 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 30 km
Aug 8, 2013 10 km W of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.3 142 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 111 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 91 km
Mar 31, 2012 7 km S of Paden, Oklahoma M3.3 146 km
Feb 7, 2012 8 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.3 140 km
Oct 28, 2012 9 km SSW of Boley, Oklahoma M3.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

543 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 961 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 44 km 2
May 11, 1992 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 20 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 70 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 79 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 25 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 22 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 68 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 62 km 10
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 82 km 3
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 67 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 75 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 34 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 52 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 11, 1970 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 27, 1966 EF3 84 km 0
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 92 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 99 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 84 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 96 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 88 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 82 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 45 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 94 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 30 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 85 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 95 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 70 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 57 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 53°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) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in

Red Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.2").

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