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Sallisaw, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,553
Population
617/sq mi density
$47,333
Median Income
$23,443 per capita
$123,500
Home Value
$180,499 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
322
Violent Crime/100K
2,979 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$47,333 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,500 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sallisaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 524 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4604°N, 94.8066°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sequoyah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.2 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Sallisaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.1").