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Whitesboro, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Le Flore County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
182 Population 55/sq mi density
$35,938 Median Income $19,616 per capita
$74,200 Home Value $149,733 Zillow
$579 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 2,527 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,200 home value, $579/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitesboro 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation740 ft (226 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates34.7047°N, 94.8735°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Flore County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 6.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.5 / 100
Community Resilience4.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 143 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 92 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 64 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 64 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 137 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 62 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 143 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 120 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 63 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 136 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 106 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 64 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 64 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 128 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 112 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 132 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 65 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 73 km
May 14, 2022 6 km SSE of Yeager, Oklahoma M3.1 139 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 952 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 90 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 57 km 2
May 11, 1992 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 20 km 1
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 78 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 15 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 44 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 81 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 79 km 10
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 53 km 3
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 84 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 56 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 90 km 0
May 5, 1961 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 26, 1961 EF3 100 km 0
May 5, 1960 EF3 54 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (17,973 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 85 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 93 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 59 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 92 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 40 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 92 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 52 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 52 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 55 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 90 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 17 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 61 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 76 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 76 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 99 km
2017 CHOCKIE FIRE 8,574 97 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 100 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Whitesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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