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Tupelo, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Coal County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
358 Population 852/sq mi density
$40,893 Median Income $20,481 per capita
$55,300 Home Value $149,097 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
330 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,893 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,300 home value, $875/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tupelo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°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 (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density852/sq mi
Coordinates34.6027°N, 96.4208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoal County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,380 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 30, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 108 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 142 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 7 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 135 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 142 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 148 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 109 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 136 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 149 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 141 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 110 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 50 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 134 km
Apr 6, 2023 4 km ESE of Carney, Oklahoma M4.0 142 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 123 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

705 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 52 fatalities, 693 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 94 km 0
May 5, 1960 EF5 89 km 5
May 9, 2016 EF4 86 km 1
May 11, 1992 EF4 46 km 0
May 17, 1981 EF4 85 km 0
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 93 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 33 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 52 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 93 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 15 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 70 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 75 km 3
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 53 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 54 km 1
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 44 km 2
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 73 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 81 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 31 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 99 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 71 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 80 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 67 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 97 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 63 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 76 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 57 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 68 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 84 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 57 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 97 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 85 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 98 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 50 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 60 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 47 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 73 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in

Tupelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.7").

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