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Taft, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Muskogee County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
79 Population 51/sq mi density
$29,107 Median Income $19,865 per capita
$63,300 Home Value $288,056 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
100 Violent Crime/100K 250 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$29,107 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,300 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Taft enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°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

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation595 ft (181 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates35.7603°N, 95.5460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMuskogee County County
Nearest AirportMuskogee-Davis Regional (MKO)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

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

1,351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.2 on May 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 145 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 113 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 147 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 140 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 103 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 129 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 111 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 116 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 139 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 129 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 115 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 148 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 143 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 115 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 114 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 113 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 103 km
Jun 16, 2021 3 km SE of Carney, Oklahoma M3.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

834 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,133 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 99 km 2
May 6, 2024 EF4 97 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 50 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 89 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 31 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 100 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 88 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 64 km 2
May 22, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 92 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 55 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 35 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 37 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
May 26, 1997 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 83 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 85 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 100 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 90 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 76 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 37 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 84 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 55 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 89 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 56 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 35 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 92 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 84 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 94 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 77 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 85 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 82 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Taft has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.8").

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