Hydro is a small town of 1,128 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $37,361
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hydro 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 Hydro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hydro 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: 90.4
Hydro's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hydro costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hydro, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$749
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,361
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hydro's violent crime rate is 201.7 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
201.7 /100k
Property Crime
1164.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hydro is served primarily by HYDRO-EAKLY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hydro, OK
National Avg
School District
HYDRO-EAKLY
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hydro sees average highs of 49.0°F in January
and 94.2°F in July,
with 30.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Hydro's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hydro roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,600 and median rent is $749/month.
Hydro's violent crime rate is 201.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1164.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hydro are operated by HYDRO-EAKLY.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hydro, OK has a population of 1,128, a median household income of $37,361, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
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.
Hydro averages 49.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.1 inches
with about 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hydro, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73048.
The population of Hydro, Oklahoma is 1,128 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hydro: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $154,600, median household income $37,361, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hydro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.