Weleetka, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Okfuskee County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
953 Population 1,444/sq mi density
$39,292 Median Income $24,093 per capita
$49,600 Home Value $64,662 Zillow
$615 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
126 Violent Crime/100K 1,256 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,292 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,600 home value, $615/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Weleetka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation730 ft (223 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,444/sq mi
Coordinates35.3403°N, 96.1360°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOkfuskee County County
Nearest AirportOkmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.25"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.2 / 100
Community Resilience15.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3,065 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 140 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 61 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 148 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 117 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 80 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 94 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 130 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 118 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 120 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 76 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 121 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 128 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 121 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 95 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 101 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 120 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

860 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 105 fatalities, 1,605 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 72 km 5
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 94 km 7
May 11, 1992 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 75 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 92 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 82 km 14
May 26, 1973 EF4 78 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 72 km 4
May 5, 1960 EF4 92 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 74 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 90 km 7
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 38 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 47 km 2
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 89 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 78 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 88 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 57 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 82 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 25 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 25 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 25 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 28 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 38 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 26 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 86 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 22 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 95 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 35 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 80 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 32 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 29 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 9 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in

Weleetka has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.3").

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