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Sasakwa, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pontotoc County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
59 Population 281/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $28,825 per capita
$65,800 Home Value $186,686 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,800 home value, $642/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sasakwa 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density281/sq mi
Coordinates34.9468°N, 96.5253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPontotoc County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0463 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.1 / 100
Community Resilience63.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,676 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 69 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 107 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 150 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 33 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 97 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 125 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 107 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 113 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 97 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 100 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 103 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 113 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 113 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 99 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 134 km
Feb 9, 2014 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 126 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 114 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 107 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

843 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,020 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 52 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 87 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 78 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 86 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 97 km 2
May 11, 1992 EF4 57 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 45 km 0
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 56 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 70 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 25 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 37 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 66 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 19 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 10 km 2
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 62 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 63 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ARBUCKLE (29,823 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 85 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 47 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 100 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 40 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 57 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 51 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 92 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 45 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 75 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 95 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 76 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 74 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 45 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 85 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 25 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 53 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Sasakwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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