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Welty, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Okfuskee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
158 Population 67/sq mi density
$87,500 Median Income $22,223 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Welty enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation714 ft (218 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates35.6272°N, 96.4172°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOkfuskee County County
Nearest AirportOkmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

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

4,038 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 M5.8 100 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 33 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 123 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 123 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 108 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 112 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 88 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 61 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 96 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 124 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 89 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 89 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 89 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 112 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 123 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 90 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 69 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 104 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 143 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

924 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,720 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 60 km 5
May 6, 2024 EF4 78 km 2
May 19, 2013 EF4 90 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 79 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 37 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 53 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 35 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 42 km 14
May 26, 1973 EF4 100 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 57 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 83 km 0
May 1, 1954 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 61 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 96 km 2
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 70 km 2
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 77 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 99 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 47 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 94 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 64 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 62 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 65 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 69 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 76 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 61 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 31 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 95 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 74 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 80 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 79 km
2011 GREYHORSE 10,411 97 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 47 km
2016 MAKER 9,940 77 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 55 km
2022 FRAZIER 9,706 79 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Welty has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.3").

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