What are the schools like in Hammon, OK?

Hammon is served primarily by HAMMON. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

What is the median household income in Hammon?

The median household income in Hammon, OK is $66,429 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Hammon, OK?

Hammon has an average high temperature of 50.2°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.1 inches.

Hammon, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hammon, OK affordable or expensive?

Hammon's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hammon is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $93,900 and the median rent is $625 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hammon, OK?

Hammon has a violent crime rate of 83.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 865.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hammon, OK a Good Place to Live?

Hammon is a small town of 391 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $66,429 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Hammon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hammon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hammon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.5

Hammon's overall cost of living index is 86.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hammon costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hammon, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,429	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hammon's violent crime rate is 83.7 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

83.7 /100k

Property Crime

865.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hammon is served primarily by HAMMON. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hammon, OK	National Avg
School District	HAMMON	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hammon sees average highs of 50.2°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 27.6 inches of annual precipitation and 7.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hammon, OK
Average High — January	50.2°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	27.6"
Annual Snowfall	7.1"

Demographics

Metric	Hammon, OK	National Avg
Population	391	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Butler, OK 11 mi Strong City, OK 12 mi Canute, OK 16 mi Leedey, OK 16 mi Cheyenne, OK 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Hammon

Hammon, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73650

Hammon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hammon, OK affordable or expensive?

Hammon's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hammon roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $93,900 and median rent is $625/month.

What is the crime rate in Hammon, OK?

Hammon's violent crime rate is 83.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 865.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hammon?

Public schools in Hammon are operated by HAMMON. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 10.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hammon, OK a good place to live?

Hammon, OK has a population of 391, a median household income of $66,429, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hammon?

Hammon averages 50.2°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.6 inches with about 7.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hammon?

Hammon, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73650.

What is the population of Hammon?

The population of Hammon, Oklahoma is 391 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hammon?

Key numbers for living in Hammon: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $93,900, median household income $66,429, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hammon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.