What are the schools like in Hobart, OK?

Hobart is served primarily by HOBART. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Hobart?

The median household income in Hobart, OK is $29,117 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Hobart, OK?

Hobart has an average high temperature of 50.6°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Hobart, OK affordable or expensive?

Hobart's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hobart is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $54,800 and the median rent is $656 per month.

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

Hobart has a violent crime rate of 478.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1257.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hobart, OK a Good Place to Live?

Hobart is a small town of 3,386 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $29,117 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Hobart 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 Hobart is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hobart 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: 84.2

Hobart's overall cost of living index is 84.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hobart costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hobart, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$54,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$656	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$29,117	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Hobart's violent crime rate is 478.9 per 100,000 residents — 26% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

478.9 /100k

Property Crime

1257.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hobart is served primarily by HOBART. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hobart, OK	National Avg
School District	HOBART	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hobart sees average highs of 50.6°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 29.9 inches of annual precipitation and 2.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hobart, OK
Average High — January	50.6°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	29.9"
Annual Snowfall	2.6"

Demographics

Metric	Hobart, OK	National Avg
Population	3,386	—
Median Age	36.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rocky, OK 9 mi Lone Wolf, OK 9 mi Sentinel, OK 10 mi Gotebo, OK 12 mi Roosevelt, OK 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Hobart

Hobart, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73651

Hobart vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hobart, OK affordable or expensive?

Hobart's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hobart roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $54,800 and median rent is $656/month.

What is the crime rate in Hobart, OK?

Hobart's violent crime rate is 478.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1257.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hobart?

Public schools in Hobart are operated by HOBART. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hobart, OK a good place to live?

Hobart, OK has a population of 3,386, a median household income of $29,117, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 Hobart?

Hobart averages 50.6°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.9 inches with about 2.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hobart?

Hobart, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73651.

What is the population of Hobart?

The population of Hobart, Oklahoma is 3,386 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hobart?

Key numbers for living in Hobart: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $54,800, median household income $29,117, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hobart side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.