The Town FilesHollis, Oklahoma
City in Harmon County · population 1,795 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $64,000
- Household income
- $38,672
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 37.5
Hollis is a city of 1,795 people in Harmon County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $64,000, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks quieter than 77% of Oklahoma towns, better for young professionals than 77% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 77% of Oklahoma towns.
How Hollis 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 Hollis is worth $64,000, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $38,672, which is more affordable than 89% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $736 a month. 63.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hollis | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $64,000 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $736 | $830 |
| Median household income | $38,672 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 63.1% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Hollis
| People | Hollis | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.2% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 2.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 17.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Hollis
July highs average 97.1°F and January lows 23.4°F. About 25.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hollis since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 13, 1983 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 18, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 121 times; the largest was 3.20 inches on April 3, 2019.
Severe weather in Harmon County since 1996
Harmon County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
| June 25, 2018 | Fire | DR-4373: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Harmon County
Harmon County had 639 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,449 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Hollis itself the ACS puts it at 10%.
Public schools in Hollis
3 public schools with 469 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLIS ES | PK-5 | 223 | 13.9 |
| HOLLIS HS | 9-12 | 144 | 18.0 |
| HOLLIS MS | 6-8 | 102 | 17.0 |
Towns near Hollis
- Wellington, TX20.4 mi · 1,896 people · home $87,400
- Mangum, OK26.7 mi · 2,762 people · home $96,500
- Childress, TX27.3 mi · 5,737 people · home $85,900
- Quanah, TX29.0 mi · 2,279 people · home $71,100
Hollis questions
Is Hollis, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hollis scores better for retirees than 49% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 77%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Hollis?
The median owner-occupied home in Hollis is valued at $64,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,672, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $736 a month.
What is the weather like in Hollis?
July highs average 97.1°F and January lows 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 25.8 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 inches of snow.
Does Hollis get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hollis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 13, 1983. 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)