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Soper, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Choctaw County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
212 Population 848/sq mi density
$40,750 Median Income $19,840 per capita
$73,800 Home Value $167,672 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
509 Violent Crime/100K 2,716 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$40,750 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
509 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Soper enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°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

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation533 ft (162 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density848/sq mi
Coordinates34.0321°N, 95.6966°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChoctaw County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.0 / 100
Community Resilience10.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 97 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 69 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 124 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 126 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 128 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 92 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 103 km
Aug 27, 2009 7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma M3.4 132 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 125 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 109 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 44 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 135 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 98 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 126 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 94 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 84 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 129 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 122 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 46 fatalities, 596 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 16 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 48 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 72 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 43 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 29 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 100 km 1
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 83 km 0
May 5, 1961 EF4 99 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 1 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 69 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 88 km 2
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 48 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 95 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 28 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 59 km 2
May 11, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 70 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (17,973 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 64 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 83 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 60 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 48 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 60 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 80 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 68 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 68 km
2017 CHOCKIE FIRE 8,574 68 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 79 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 97 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 39 km
2009 BULL 7,241 68 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 82 km
2006 GOAT HILL 7,115 76 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 40 km
2011 MAIN STREET 6,024 73 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,677 54 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 65 km
2022 CARTER CREEK WEST 4,791 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
April 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
November 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in

Soper has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.1").

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