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Smithville, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Polk County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
105 Population 96/sq mi density
$33,594 Median Income $23,205 per capita
$28,800 Home Value $183,539 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
148 Violent Crime/100K 2,072 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,594 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,800 home value, $550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation740 ft (226 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates34.4728°N, 94.6465°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPolk County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0370 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.0 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 114 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 97 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 97 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 95 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 115 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 133 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 96 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 131 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 97 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 97 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 143 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 150 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 130 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 150 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 98 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 105 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 108 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 130 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 134 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

405 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 70 fatalities, 835 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 93 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 81 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 69 km 3
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 52 km 1
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 88 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 45 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 75 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 7
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 30 km 3
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 48 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 66 km 0
May 10, 1971 EF3 100 km 0
May 5, 1961 EF3 93 km 0
May 5, 1960 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 99 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 85 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 98 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 66 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 49 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 68 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 94 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 24 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 85 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 25 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 86 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 98 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 77 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 85 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 65 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 73 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 15 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 6.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in

Smithville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (2.9").

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