Oklahoma · Metropolitan Area
Hennessey is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 2,603. Residents earn $54,185 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hennessey receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hennessey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hennessey is $54,185, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hennessey is $165,900, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hennessey is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 46 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 876 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Hennessey enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches, including 9.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 75.9% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.1% |
| 80% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,185 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,201 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,251 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,757 |
| County GDP | $3,896M |
| Restaurants | 135 |
| Healthcare | 195 |
| Retail | 252 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,454 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.08% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $165,900 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $183,658 |
| Census Median Rent | $907 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,454 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.08% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.8% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,681/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 195 |
| Total Violent | 46.1/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 46.1/100K |
| Total Property | 876.4/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 184.5/100K |
| Theft | 691.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.5 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,160 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1058°N, 97.8986°W |
| County FIPS | 40047 |
Winner: Republican by 53.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 195 |
| Restaurants | 135 |
| Retail Stores | 252 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |