The Town FilesHooker, Oklahoma
City in Texas County · population 1,802 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,100
- Household income
- $48,571
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 33.7
Hooker is a city of 1,802 people in Texas County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $158,100, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Oklahoma towns, better for retirees than 88% of Oklahoma towns, better transit than 87% of Oklahoma towns.
How Hooker 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 Hooker is worth $158,100, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $48,571, which is more affordable than 11% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $944 a month. 60.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hooker | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,100 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $944 | $830 |
| Median household income | $48,571 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 60.9% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Hooker
| People | Hooker | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 31.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.8% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.4% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 22.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.8% | 86.0% |
Weather in Hooker
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 21.2°F. About 19.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.0 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hooker since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 5, 1993 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 4, 1999.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 27, 2017.
Severe weather in Texas County since 1996
Texas County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | Fire | FM-5616: Stevens Fire |
| December 15, 2021 | Fire | FM-5421: Cobb Fire |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Texas County
Texas County had 9,684 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,506 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Hooker itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Hooker
2 public schools with 617 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOOKER ES | PK-8 | 432 | 15.4 |
| HOOKER HS | 9-12 | 185 | 13.2 |
Towns near Hooker
- Tyrone, OK10.5 mi · 729 people · home $55,400
- Guymon, OK18.7 mi · 12,965 people · home $182,000
- Liberal, KS20.4 mi · 19,825 people · home $137,100
- Hugoton, KS22.8 mi · 3,747 people · home $120,900
- Goodwell, OK29.1 mi · 951 people · home $127,700
Hooker questions
Is Hooker, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hooker scores better for retirees than 88% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 45%. 10.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Hooker?
The median owner-occupied home in Hooker is valued at $158,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,571, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $944 a month.
What is the weather like in Hooker?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.1 inches of precipitation a year and 17.0 inches of snow.
Does Hooker get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hooker since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 5, 1993. 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)