Hickory Authority

Hickory is a upper-middle-income, family-oriented village of 120 with home prices 1.3× below the Oklahoma median.

Hickory, Oklahoma

Hickory is one of the smaller incorporated places in Murray County, Oklahoma, with a population of 120. Households here earn a median of $76,875.

Definition and scope

Hickory sits within Murray County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4.

Who lives here

Hickory has approximately 120 residents. The median age is 37.1 years. Roughly 90% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $158,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 54.2%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Hickory is $76,875. Poverty rate stands at 17.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.4%. Educational attainment: 20.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Hickory:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Hickory is Sulphur Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Murray County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Hickory sits at an elevation of 989 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.