Hooker is a small town of 1,561 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $48,906
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hooker stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hooker is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hooker 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: 90.7
Hooker's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hooker costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hooker, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$133,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$856
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,906
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hooker's violent crime rate is 160.1 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
160.1 /100k
Property Crime
1060.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hooker is served primarily by HOOKER.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hooker, OK
National Avg
School District
HOOKER
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hooker sees average highs of 48.9°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 19.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Hooker's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hooker roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $133,700 and median rent is $856/month.
Hooker's violent crime rate is 160.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1060.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hooker are operated by HOOKER.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 33.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hooker, OK has a population of 1,561, a median household income of $48,906, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
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.
Hooker averages 48.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.1 inches
with about 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hooker, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73945.
The population of Hooker, Oklahoma is 1,561 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hooker: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $133,700, median household income $48,906, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hooker side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.