The Town FilesHobart, Oklahoma
City in Kiowa County · population 3,413 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $71,100
- Household income
- $33,051
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 39.3
Hobart is a city of 3,413 people in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $71,100, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks easier by car than 80% of Oklahoma towns, hipper than 78% of Oklahoma towns.
How Hobart 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 Hobart is worth $71,100, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $33,051, which is more affordable than 64% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $848 a month. 61.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hobart | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $71,100 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $848 | $830 |
| Median household income | $33,051 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Hobart
| People | Hobart | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.1% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 86.0% |
Weather in Hobart
July highs average 96.8°F and January lows 28.1°F. About 28.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hobart since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 9, 2001 about 0.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 100 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 10, 1968.
Severe weather in Kiowa County since 1996
Kiowa County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | Fire | FM-5615: Sunny Fire |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Kiowa County
Kiowa County had 1,980 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,330 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Hobart itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Hobart
3 public schools with 704 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOBART ES | PK-5 | 335 | 17.6 |
| HOBART HS | 9-12 | 197 | 15.2 |
| HOBART MS | 6-8 | 172 | 14.3 |
Towns near Hobart
- New Cordell, OK19.7 mi · 2,775 people · home $106,600
- Mangum, OK25.6 mi · 2,762 people · home $96,500
- Altus, OK28.3 mi · 18,729 people · home $152,200
Hobart questions
Is Hobart, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hobart scores better for retirees than 15% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 49%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Hobart?
The median owner-occupied home in Hobart is valued at $71,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,051, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $848 a month.
What is the weather like in Hobart?
July highs average 96.8°F and January lows 28.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.0 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does Hobart get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hobart since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 9, 2001. 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)