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Rocky Mountain, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Adair County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
552 Population 36/sq mi density
$50,278 Median Income $24,789 per capita
$151,100 Home Value $174,465 Zillow
$678 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
257 Violent Crime/100K 3,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,278 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,100 home value, $678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rocky Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,330 ft (405 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates35.7903°N, 94.7713°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAdair County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0439 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.46 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.5 / 100
Community Resilience2.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 93 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 91 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 91 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 90 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 95 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 95 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 130 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 90 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 98 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 103 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 122 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma M3.1 148 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 89 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 146 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 93 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 90 km
Aug 14, 2024 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 103 km
May 8, 2022 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 103 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 91 km
Aug 13, 2019 7 km NW of Wetumka, Oklahoma M2.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

755 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 916 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 66 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 94 km 4
May 26, 1973 EF4 56 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 80 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 50 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 44 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 67 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 30 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 48 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 90 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 54 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 7 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 35 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 82 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 87 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 81 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 39 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 87 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 27 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 95 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 94 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 28 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 37 km
2005 TEXANNA ROAD 6,139 71 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 74 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 26 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 76 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,358 87 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Rocky Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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