At a Glance
Median Income
$54,185
$39,201 per capita
Home Value
$165,900
Zillow: $183,658
Median Rent
$907/mo
42.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
223/100K
1,205/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Hennessey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hennessey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hennessey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hennessey residents earn a median household income of $54,185 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,201. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,757 business establishments, including 135 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hennessey is $165,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,658. Median rent is $907/month, with 42.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Hennessey reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,205/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Hennessey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hennessey has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,603
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density702/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,185
Per Capita$39,201
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$3,896M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,900
Rent$907
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$183,658
Housing Units1,158
Rent Burden42.7%
Crime
F
Violent223/100K
Property1,205/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary223/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain33.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,160 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Hennessey was founded in 1889.
The median home in Hennessey was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 135 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.