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Sour John, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Muskogee County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
76 Population 13/sq mi density
$66,000 Home Value $187,168 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
462 Violent Crime/100K 972 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
462 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sour John enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation809 ft (247 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates35.6206°N, 95.1433°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMuskogee County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.9 / 100
Community Resilience41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

313 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 M5.1 147 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 146 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 128 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 148 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 142 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 149 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 60 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 58 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 139 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 146 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 123 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 141 km
Sep 11, 2017 8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.6 144 km
Aug 3, 2017 9 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 141 km
Jul 24, 2013 4 km NNW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 124 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.5 142 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 125 km
Jan 4, 2013 6 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

831 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 111 fatalities, 1,543 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 62 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 85 km 7
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 95 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 18 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 92 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 100 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 84 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 60 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 49 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 95 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 67 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 40 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 54 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 68 km 2
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 27,091 100 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 9 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 71 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 87 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 71 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 6 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 97 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 91 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 91 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 47 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 90 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,950 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 49 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 13 km
2005 TEXANNA ROAD 6,139 33 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,800 89 km
2022 FISHER 5,741 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Sour John has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.1").

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