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Zena, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Delaware County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
272 Population 57/sq mi density
$50,556 Median Income $21,788 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
282 Violent Crime/100K 2,341 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,556 median income, 5.7% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
282 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Zena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation950 ft (290 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates36.5084°N, 94.8481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.9 / 100
Community Resilience5.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 57 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 83 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 94 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 99 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 52 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

785 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 222 fatalities, 2,330 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 65 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 61 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 97 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 43 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 52 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 31 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 85 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 75 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 70 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 5 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 62 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 36 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 74 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 64 km 5
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 70 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 92 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 93 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 98 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 91 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 54 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 98 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 52 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 91 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 47 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 60 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 75 km
1995 F128 4,210 52 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 51 km
2015 LITTLE DEER 3,709 94 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,700 95 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 48 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,301 94 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,285 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,238 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Zena has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.8").

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