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Tecumseh, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pottawatomie County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,320 Population 421/sq mi density
$46,352 Median Income $25,860 per capita
$107,600 Home Value $133,461 Zillow
$824 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
405 Violent Crime/100K 2,910 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,352 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,600 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
405 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tecumseh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,034 ft (315 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.5 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates35.2643°N, 96.9334°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPottawatomie County County
Nearest AirportShawnee Regional (SNL)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.0 / 100
Community Resilience54.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
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

4,174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 129 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 34 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 126 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 121 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 81 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 99 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 56 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 74 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 49 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 125 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 56 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 61 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 49 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 85 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 115 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 100 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 81 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 62 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 115 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,018 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 151 fatalities, 2,585 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 63 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 85 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 2 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 87 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 33 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 98 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 84 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 52 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 46 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 55 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 96 km 2
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 96 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 80 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 95 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 7 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 37 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 79 km 7
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 57,116 100 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 100 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 81 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 99 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 74 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 98 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 86 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 99 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 85 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 98 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 52 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 88 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 74 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 85 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 52 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,716 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Tecumseh has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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