Hickory, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pontotoc County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
142 Population 268/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $25,420 per capita
$153,100 Home Value $172,334 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hickory, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,625
6% below
$25,420 per capita
Home Value
$153,100
46% below
Zillow: $172,334
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Hickory Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hickory's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
54%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hickory a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hickory residents earn a median household income of $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,420. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,188 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hickory is $153,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,334. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

16.7% of adults in Hickory hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hickory has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population142
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female66% / 35%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$25,420
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$2,828M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,100
Rent
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$172,334
Housing Units34
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,234 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband51.5%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hickory was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.