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Tushka, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Atoka County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
498 Population 655/sq mi density
$28,611 Median Income $20,099 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $178,823 Zillow
$647 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$28,611 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tushka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation613 ft (187 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density655/sq mi
Coordinates34.3186°N, 96.1673°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAtoka County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.8 / 100
Community Resilience15.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

394 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on May 12, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 146 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 45 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 147 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 44 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 139 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 145 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 144 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 114 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 117 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 148 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 148 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 84 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 138 km
Sep 11, 2017 8 km ESE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.6 148 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 100 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 49 km
Aug 18, 2014 4 km NW of Cromwell, Oklahoma M3.5 121 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

616 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 46 fatalities, 722 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 59 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 89 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 89 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 33 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 91 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 54 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 51 km 7
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 50 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 57 km 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 87 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 80 km 2
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 39 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 43 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 94 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 44 km 1
May 25, 2015 EF3 39 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 8 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ARBUCKLE (29,823 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 90 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 89 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 97 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 89 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 78 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 78 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 37 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 18 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 93 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 90 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 74 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 56 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 57 km
2017 CHOCKIE FIRE 8,574 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in

Tushka has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.9").

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