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Wetumka, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Hughes County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,323 Population 704/sq mi density
$30,179 Median Income $18,819 per capita
$71,300 Home Value $58,180 Zillow
$534 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
417 Violent Crime/100K 2,671 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$30,179 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,300 home value, $534/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wetumka 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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

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)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation762 ft (232 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density704/sq mi
Coordinates35.2419°N, 96.2368°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHughes County County
Nearest AirportMc Alester Regional (MLC)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.7 / 100
Community Resilience12.8 / 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 Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,081 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 M5.8 146 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 58 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 67 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 112 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 147 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 126 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 92 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 112 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 115 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 97 km
Jan 27, 2015 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 116 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 119 km
Apr 19, 2015 6 km W of Langston, Oklahoma M4.2 127 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 116 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 92 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 80 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 134 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

852 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,362 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 63 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 97 km 2
May 11, 1992 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 99 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 35 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 87 km 14
May 26, 1973 EF4 90 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 64 km 4
May 5, 1960 EF4 94 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 61 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 76 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 98 km 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 23 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 33 km 2
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 79 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 68 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 73 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 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 20 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 16 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 26 km
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 26 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 31 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 37 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 85 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 35 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 84 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 29 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 90 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 18 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 27 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 11 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 82 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in

Wetumka has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.6").

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