The Town FilesHennessey, Oklahoma
Town in Kingfisher County · population 2,151 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,500
- Household income
- $70,181
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 32.3
Hennessey is a town of 2,151 people in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $161,500, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more of a college town than 94% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 94% of Oklahoma towns, better for retirees than 92% of Oklahoma towns.
How Hennessey ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hennessey is worth $161,500, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $70,181, which is more affordable than 59% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $831 a month. 68.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hennessey | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,500 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $831 | $830 |
| Median household income | $70,181 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 68.5% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Hennessey
| People | Hennessey | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 30.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 17.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Hennessey
July highs average 95.1°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 33.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.1 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hennessey since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 3, 1999 about 6.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 67 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 23, 1969.
Severe weather in Kingfisher County since 1996
Kingfisher County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4575: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Kingfisher County
Kingfisher County had 6,875 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,948 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Hennessey itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Hennessey
3 public schools with 829 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENNESSEY LOWER ES | PK-4 | 348 | 12.0 |
| HENNESSEY HS | 9-12 | 246 | 12.9 |
| HENNESSEY UPPER ES | 5-8 | 235 | 13.1 |
Towns near Hennessey
- Waukomis, OK12.5 mi · 1,349 people · home $149,000
- Kingfisher, OK18.2 mi · 4,903 people · home $227,900
- Crescent, OK20.1 mi · 1,299 people · home $154,700
- Enid, OK20.9 mi · 51,308 people · home $154,900
- Lahoma, OK22.2 mi · 539 people · home $94,600
- Okeene, OK23.4 mi · 1,090 people · home $112,000
- North Enid, OK23.6 mi · 1,003 people · home $183,200
- Cashion, OK24.5 mi · 850 people · home $195,700
Hennessey questions
Is Hennessey, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hennessey scores better for retirees than 92% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 33%. 13.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Hennessey?
The median owner-occupied home in Hennessey is valued at $161,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,181, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $831 a month.
What is the weather like in Hennessey?
July highs average 95.1°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.5 inches of precipitation a year and 9.1 inches of snow.
Does Hennessey get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hennessey since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 3, 1999. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)