Hardesty: Economy & Jobs
$87,808 is the median household income in Hardesty (1.5× higher than Texas County median $60,069; 1.4× higher than Oklahoma median $65,039), with homes at a median value of $47,600. The surrounding county supports 9,684 jobs (avg $51,506).
- $60,216 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Oklahoma $74,344).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $87,808 — above the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 27.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 55% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 0.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 6.7% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 54.9% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 27.5% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 0.6% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $9,030 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $543,753 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $60,216 (vs Oklahoma $74,344) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $97,194 |
| Median Household Income | $87,808 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Retail |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $87,808 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 9,684 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $498,803,756 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $51,506 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,664,310 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 59 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,264,084 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 21,425.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Wheat |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 463 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 8,418 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 397,139 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 5 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 9 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 13 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 11 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Love's Travel Stop 638 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 16 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $79,855,446 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 3,734.35 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 21,384 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 93.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 28.5 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 3.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12