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Spiro, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,205 Population 938/sq mi density
$38,667 Median Income $22,605 per capita
$97,500 Home Value $102,780 Zillow
$823 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
276 Violent Crime/100K 783 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$38,667 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Spiro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation487 ft (148 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density938/sq mi
Coordinates35.2405°N, 94.6243°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySequoyah County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0412 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.2 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.7 / 100
Community Resilience5.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very 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 M4.1 132 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 70 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 67 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 149 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 66 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 66 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 140 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 71 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 71 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 123 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 68 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 79 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 84 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 111 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 135 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma M3.1 142 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 67 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 130 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 129 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 997 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 8 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 61 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 67 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 72 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 33 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 68 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 73 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 17 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 18 km 10
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 84 km 4
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 82 km 3
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 99 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 22 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 97 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 70 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 50 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 86 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 97 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 47 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 25 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 48 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 54 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 69 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 61 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 100 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 37 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 98 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in

Spiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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