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Wright City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Choctaw County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
535 Population 601/sq mi density
$38,472 Median Income $19,170 per capita
$58,000 Home Value $117,511 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$38,472 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,000 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wright City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density601/sq mi
Coordinates34.0663°N, 95.0070°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChoctaw County County
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Regional (MPS)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.0 / 100
Community Resilience10.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
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

107 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 M4.5 147 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 102 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 121 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 122 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 133 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 101 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 120 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 146 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 121 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 120 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 120 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 120 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 146 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 150 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 126 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 132 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 123 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 125 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 125 km
Feb 3, 2009 2 km SSE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 68 fatalities, 729 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 52 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 66 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 74 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 69 km 3
May 13, 1981 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 79 km 1
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 81 km 1
May 5, 1961 EF4 74 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 94 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 93 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 82 km 3
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 49 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 100 km 1
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 49 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 87 km 0
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 94 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 97 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 60 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 41 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 76 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 89 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 91 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 90 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 88 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 47 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 79 km
2009 BULL 7,241 81 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 23 km
2006 GOAT HILL 7,115 87 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 46 km
2011 MAIN STREET 6,024 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in

Wright City has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.4").

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