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Simms, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Haskell County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
495 Population 35/sq mi density
$76,817 Median Income $29,162 per capita
$120,300 Home Value $198,143 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
281 Violent Crime/100K 421 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,817 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Simms enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation520 ft (158 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.5 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates35.3987°N, 95.1647°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHaskell County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

323 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on May 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 146 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 142 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 145 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 107 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 145 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 37 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 35 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 145 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 111 km
Sep 11, 2017 8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.6 144 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 147 km
Aug 3, 2017 9 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 122 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

720 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 102 fatalities, 1,213 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 48 km 2
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 70 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 22 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 84 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 75 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 59 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 56 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 44 km 10
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 86 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 64 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 59 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 65 km 2
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 81 km 8
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,091 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 87 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 94 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 34 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 83 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 62 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 78 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 98 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 86 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 52 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 30 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 81 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 89 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 88 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Simms has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.1").

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