The Town FilesHydro, Oklahoma
Town in Caddo County · population 927 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $155,100
- Household income
- $40,341
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 38.0
Hydro is a town of 927 people in Caddo County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $155,100, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks hipper than 90% of Oklahoma towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Oklahoma towns, better transit than 73% of Oklahoma towns.
How Hydro 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 Hydro is worth $155,100, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $40,341, which is more affordable than 5% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $784 a month. 74.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hydro | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,100 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $784 | $830 |
| Median household income | $40,341 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 74.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Hydro
| People | Hydro | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.5% | 86.0% |
Weather in Hydro
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 25.7°F. About 30.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 85 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hydro since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 25, 1962 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 19, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 87 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 31, 2008.
Severe weather in Caddo County since 1996
Caddo County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4791: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 Caddo County
Caddo County had 7,115 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,805 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Hydro itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Hydro
3 public schools with 491 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYDRO-EAKLY ES | PK-5 | 250 | 16.7 |
| HYDRO-EAKLY HS | 9-12 | 145 | 14.5 |
| HYDRO-EAKLY MS | 6-8 | 96 | 13.7 |
Towns near Hydro
- Weatherford, OK5.9 mi · 12,076 people · home $232,600
- Hinton, OK13.2 mi · 4,917 people · home $170,800
- Geary, OK16.0 mi · 994 people · home $67,900
- Thomas, OK16.3 mi · 1,143 people · home $135,400
- Corn, OK16.3 mi · 592 people · home $126,300
- Arapaho, OK21.4 mi · 668 people · home $118,800
- Clinton, OK22.1 mi · 8,521 people · home $119,400
- Watonga, OK23.0 mi · 2,690 people · home $89,700
Hydro questions
Is Hydro, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hydro scores better for retirees than 63% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 64%. 24.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Hydro?
The median owner-occupied home in Hydro is valued at $155,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,341, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $784 a month.
What is the weather like in Hydro?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.1 inches of precipitation a year and 5.7 inches of snow.
Does Hydro get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hydro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 25, 1962. 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)