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River Bottom, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Muskogee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
214 Population 23/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $26,926 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $170,482 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
462 Violent Crime/100K 972 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
462 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
River Bottom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation583 ft (178 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates35.6357°N, 95.2378°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMuskogee County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.9 / 100
Community Resilience41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

495 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on May 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 139 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 146 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 137 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 126 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 145 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 140 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 138 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 139 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 133 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 60 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 58 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 149 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 137 km
Sep 16, 2015 2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.7 146 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 130 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 117 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 133 km
Sep 11, 2017 8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.6 136 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

838 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,222 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 69 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 78 km 7
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 97 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 12 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 68 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 84 km 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 57 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 89 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 73 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 37 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 34 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 63 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 77 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 76 km 8
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 94 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 12 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 65 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 79 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 7 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 90 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 84 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 82 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 56 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,716 98 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,950 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 58 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 13 km
2005 TEXANNA ROAD 6,139 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

River Bottom has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.1").

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