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Roosevelt, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Jackson County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
216 Population 441/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $20,506 per capita
$52,100 Home Value $67,619 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
514 Violent Crime/100K 2,951 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,100 home value, $633/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
514 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Roosevelt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density441/sq mi
Coordinates34.8483°N, 99.0223°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportHobart Regional (HBR)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very 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

299 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Jul 25, 2019 13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma M3.9 140 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 131 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 56 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 62 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 121 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 132 km
Jul 27, 2019 14 km WSW of Kingfisher, Oklahoma M3.5 138 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 134 km
Aug 27, 2017 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.5 112 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 122 km
Aug 7, 2019 14 km WSW of Kingfisher, Oklahoma M3.5 138 km
Aug 9, 2019 15 km NW of Okarche, Oklahoma M3.4 135 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 107 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km SE of Hitchcock, Oklahoma M3.4 135 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 111 km
Feb 26, 2016 10 km E of Seiling, Oklahoma M3.4 144 km
Jul 8, 2016 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.4 131 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 121 km
Jul 25, 2019 13 km W of Kingfisher, Oklahoma M3.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

815 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 682 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 94 km 9
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 60 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 98 km 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 73 km 11
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 46 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 90 km 4
May 26, 1962 EF4 94 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 50 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 80 km 4
May 16, 2015 EF3 68 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 29 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 48 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 72 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 31 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 22 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 91 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 23 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 37 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 51 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 19 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 44 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 43 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 44 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 52 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 43 km
2022 115 / MEERS 6,136 40 km
2023 RX MARCY RUSH 5,998 38 km
2004 TARBONE COMPLEX 5,929 37 km
1988 UNNAMED 5,709 29 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,652 66 km
2018 RX - SCOTT 4,958 45 km
2005 WAGNER RANCH 4,860 90 km
2011 GOODWIN 4,851 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in

Roosevelt has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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