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Wapanucka, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Johnston County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
410 Population 621/sq mi density
$36,875 Median Income $17,286 per capita
$71,500 Home Value $143,580 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$36,875 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,500 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wapanucka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation635 ft (194 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density621/sq mi
Coordinates34.3735°N, 96.4251°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnston County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0506 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience23.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
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

636 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 M5.1 133 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 32 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 116 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 58 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 135 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 115 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 144 km
Apr 16, 2012 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 132 km
Jan 9, 2014 8 km SSE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.8 134 km
May 10, 2012 9 km WNW of Prague, Oklahoma M3.8 131 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 126 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 129 km
May 31, 2014 1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.7 146 km
Mar 22, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M3.7 135 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 124 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 77 km
Jun 1, 2014 3 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.6 146 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 114 km
Jun 18, 2016 6 km NE of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.6 143 km
Jan 24, 2010 2 km ENE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

652 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 44 fatalities, 587 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 83 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 84 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 88 km 1
May 11, 1992 EF4 60 km 0
May 13, 1981 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 11 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 77 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 73 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 31 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 99 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 49 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 46 km 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 79 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 70 km 2
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 49 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 61 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 20 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 69 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 46 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 93 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 67 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 90 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 96 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 87 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 98 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 89 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 63 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 82 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 79 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 94 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 54 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 82 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 40 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 69 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.3 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) 2.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in

Wapanucka has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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