Hooker Authority

Hooker is a lower-income small town of 1,786 with home prices 1.3× below the Oklahoma median.

Hooker, Oklahoma

Population in Hooker stands at 1,786 — placing it among the smaller communities of Texas County, Oklahoma. Households here earn a median of $48,571.

Definition and scope

Hooker sits within Texas 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 3 and is part of the Guymon, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Hooker has approximately 1,786 residents. The median age is 33.7 years. Roughly 61% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $158,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 55.2%
• Black or African American: 1.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 39.5%
• Asian: 0.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Hooker is $48,571. Poverty rate stands at 28.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.6%. Educational attainment: 40.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Hooker:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Hooker Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through Texas County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Garden City, Kansas.

Geography and climate

Hooker sits at an elevation of 2,991 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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.