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Wister, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Le Flore County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,103 Population 584/sq mi density
$35,655 Median Income $21,468 per capita
$93,200 Home Value $204,265 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,655 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,200 home value, $810/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wister 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

Elevation514 ft (157 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density584/sq mi
Coordinates34.9697°N, 94.7206°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Flore County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

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

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 112 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 61 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 60 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 146 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 58 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 146 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 145 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 59 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 123 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 144 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 62 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 63 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 116 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 146 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 61 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 72 km
May 14, 2022 6 km SSE of Yeager, Oklahoma M3.1 146 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 76 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 120 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km WNW of Lamar, Oklahoma M3.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

506 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 971 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 26 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 78 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 40 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 84 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 48 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 39 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 48 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 54 km 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 48 km 10
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 59 km 3
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 52 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 24 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 11, 1970 EF3 79 km 1
Mar 26, 1961 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 65 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 76 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 63 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 11 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 64 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 40 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 80 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 71 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 31 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 79 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 97 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 96 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 95 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 68 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 78 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 49 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) 3.0 in
March 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Wister has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.4").

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