What are the schools like in Hinton, OK?

Hinton is served primarily by HINTON. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Hinton?

The median household income in Hinton, OK is $58,491 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Hinton, OK?

Hinton has an average high temperature of 48.3°F in January and 94.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Hinton, OK affordable or expensive?

Hinton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hinton is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,200 and the median rent is $827 per month.

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

Hinton has a violent crime rate of 20.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 387.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hinton, OK a Good Place to Live?

Hinton is a small town of 4,811 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $58,491 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Hinton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hinton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hinton 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: 91.4

Hinton's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hinton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hinton, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$827	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,491	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hinton's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

20.4 /100k

Property Crime

387.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hinton is served primarily by HINTON. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hinton, OK	National Avg
School District	HINTON	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hinton sees average highs of 48.3°F in January and 94.5°F in July, with 32.9 inches of annual precipitation and 5.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hinton, OK
Average High — January	48.3°F
Average High — July	94.5°F
Annual Precipitation	32.9"
Annual Snowfall	5.0"

Demographics

Metric	Hinton, OK	National Avg
Population	4,811	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	8.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bridgeport, OK 4 mi Lookeba, OK 9 mi Geary, OK 10 mi Cedar Lake, OK 10 mi Binger, OK 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Hinton

Hinton, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73047

Hinton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinton, OK affordable or expensive?

Hinton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hinton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $162,200 and median rent is $827/month.

What is the crime rate in Hinton, OK?

Hinton's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 387.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hinton?

Public schools in Hinton are operated by HINTON. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hinton, OK a good place to live?

Hinton, OK has a population of 4,811, a median household income of $58,491, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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 Hinton?

Hinton averages 48.3°F in January and 94.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.9 inches with about 5.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hinton?

Hinton, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73047.

What is the population of Hinton?

The population of Hinton, Oklahoma is 4,811 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hinton?

Key numbers for living in Hinton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $162,200, median household income $58,491, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hinton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.