What are the schools like in Hominy, OK?

Hominy is served primarily by HOMINY. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Hominy?

The median household income in Hominy, OK is $34,735 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Hominy, OK?

Hominy has an average high temperature of 48.6°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Hominy, OK affordable or expensive?

Hominy's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hominy is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $63,500 and the median rent is $623 per month.

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

Hominy has a violent crime rate of 214.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1990.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hominy, OK a Good Place to Live?

Hominy is a small town of 3,327 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $34,735 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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

All Hominy 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: 89.5

Hominy's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hominy costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hominy, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$63,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$623	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,735	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hominy's violent crime rate is 214.3 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

214.3 /100k

Property Crime

1990.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hominy is served primarily by HOMINY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hominy, OK	National Avg
School District	HOMINY	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hominy sees average highs of 48.6°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 8.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hominy, OK
Average High — January	48.6°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	8.4"

Demographics

Metric	Hominy, OK	National Avg
Population	3,327	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hominy

Hominy, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74035

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hominy, OK affordable or expensive?

Hominy's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hominy roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $63,500 and median rent is $623/month.

What is the crime rate in Hominy, OK?

Hominy's violent crime rate is 214.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1990.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hominy?

Public schools in Hominy are operated by HOMINY. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 9.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hominy, OK a good place to live?

Hominy, OK has a population of 3,327, a median household income of $34,735, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 Hominy?

Hominy averages 48.6°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 8.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hominy?

Hominy, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74035.

What is the population of Hominy?

The population of Hominy, Oklahoma is 3,327 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hominy?

Key numbers for living in Hominy: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $63,500, median household income $34,735, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hominy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.