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Short, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Crawford County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
138
Population
13/sq mi density
$26,591
Median Income
$13,499 per capita
$109,600
Home Value
$184,200 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
178
Violent Crime/100K
2,844 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,591 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$109,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Short enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 667 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5682°N, 94.4954°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Short has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (2.4").