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Hennessey, OK
Town in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma.
Population
2,567
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
692
ZIP codes
0
Hennessey and its ZIP codes
Hennessey at a glance
- Hennessey is about 12 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 133rd most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $70,181 a year, 8% more than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,500 (19% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $831 a month.
Local data for Hennessey, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hennessey, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,181
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$161,500
Median rent
$831/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,083), German Americans (204), Irish Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kingfisher County. PPP loans are for Hennessey.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,957
6,937 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,724
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $8,598 per person
How people get to work
Hennessey, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hennessey, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
796
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 24°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hennessey, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
Cities near Hennessey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BisonCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| DoverTown | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| WaukomisTown | 13 mi | 3 |
| LovellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| LoyalTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| DrummondTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| MarshallTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| DouglasTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| KingfisherCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| AmesTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| EnidCity | 20 mi | 73.9 |
| CrescentCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| FairmontTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Crescent SpringsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| CovingtonTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hennessey, OK in?
- Hennessey is in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Hennessey, OK?
- About 2,567 people live in Hennessey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hennessey?
- Nearby places include Bison (6.2 mi), Dover (8.7 mi), Waukomis (13 mi), Lovell (15 mi), Loyal (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023