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Hooker, OK
City in Texas County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,786
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,606
ZIP codes
0
Hooker and its ZIP codes
Hooker at a glance
- Hooker is about 27 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 156th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $48,571 a year, 25% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,100 (21% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $944 a month.
Local data for Hooker, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hooker, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,571
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$158,100
Median rent
$944/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
40.8%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (670), German Americans (161), Irish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Texas County. PPP loans are for Hooker.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,218
9,932 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,570
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.5M
FY 2026, $4,047 per person
How people get to work
Hooker, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.8%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hooker, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,395
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 21°F
19.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hooker, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.0%
U.S. 11.1% +7.9 pts
Cities near Hooker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OptimaTown | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| TyroneTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AdamsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BakerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| HardestyTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| TurpinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| GuymonCity | 19 mi | 7.7 |
| HoughCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| Little PonderosaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Liberal, KSCity | 20 mi | 12 |
| Hugoton, KSCity | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| GoodwellTown | 29 mi | 2.2 |
| Rolla, KSCity | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hooker, OK in?
- Hooker is in Texas County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Hooker, OK?
- About 1,786 people live in Hooker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hooker?
- Nearby places include Optima (9.8 mi), Tyrone (11 mi), Adams (11 mi), Baker (11 mi), Hardesty (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023