What are the schools like in Hennessey, OK?

Hennessey is served primarily by HENNESSEY. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Hennessey?

The median household income in Hennessey, OK is $50,707 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Hennessey, OK?

Hennessey has an average high temperature of 47.3°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Hennessey, OK affordable or expensive?

Hennessey's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hennessey is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $146,900 and the median rent is $914 per month.

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

Hennessey has a violent crime rate of 45.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 229.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hennessey, OK a Good Place to Live?

Hennessey is a small town of 2,669 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $50,707 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

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

All Hennessey 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: 91.7

Hennessey's overall cost of living index is 91.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hennessey costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hennessey, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$146,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$914	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,707	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hennessey's violent crime rate is 45.8 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.8 /100k

Property Crime

229.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hennessey is served primarily by HENNESSEY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hennessey, OK	National Avg
School District	HENNESSEY	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hennessey sees average highs of 47.3°F in January and 95.1°F in July, with 33.4 inches of annual precipitation and 9.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hennessey, OK
Average High — January	47.3°F
Average High — July	95.1°F
Annual Precipitation	33.4"
Annual Snowfall	9.1"

Demographics

Metric	Hennessey, OK	National Avg
Population	2,669	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	29.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hennessey

Hennessey, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73742

Hennessey vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hennessey, OK affordable or expensive?

Hennessey's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hennessey roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $146,900 and median rent is $914/month.

What is the crime rate in Hennessey, OK?

Hennessey's violent crime rate is 45.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 229.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hennessey?

Public schools in Hennessey are operated by HENNESSEY. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hennessey, OK a good place to live?

Hennessey, OK has a population of 2,669, a median household income of $50,707, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 Hennessey?

Hennessey averages 47.3°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.4 inches with about 9.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hennessey?

Hennessey, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73742.

What is the population of Hennessey?

The population of Hennessey, Oklahoma is 2,669 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hennessey?

Key numbers for living in Hennessey: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $146,900, median household income $50,707, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hennessey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.