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Swink, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Choctaw County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
35 Population 135/sq mi density
$51,750 Median Income $16,966 per capita
$105,000 Home Value $190,224 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,750 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Swink 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

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates34.0173°N, 95.2018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChoctaw County County
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Regional (MPS)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

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

120 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 M4.5 134 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 92 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 123 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 124 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 149 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 138 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 86 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 122 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 117 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 145 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 124 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 140 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 111 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
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 119 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 128 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 111 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 63 fatalities, 743 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 36 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 69 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 57 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 86 km 3
May 13, 1981 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 84 km 1
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 90 km 1
May 5, 1961 EF4 81 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 96 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 46 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 93 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 73 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 99 km 3
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 67 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 93 km 1
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 46 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 85 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 88 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 83 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 57 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 60 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 89 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 86 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 84 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 83 km
2017 CHOCKIE FIRE 8,574 94 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 84 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 64 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 66 km
2009 BULL 7,241 76 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 40 km
2006 GOAT HILL 7,115 83 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.6 in

Swink has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (2.3").

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