Hobart, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,378 Population 1,002/sq mi density
$28,906 Median Income $20,000 per capita
$63,500 Home Value $65,968 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
479 Violent Crime/100K 1,287 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$28,906 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,500 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
479 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hobart, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,906
62% below
$20,000 per capita
Home Value
$63,500
77% below
Zillow: $65,968
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
42.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
479/100K
26% above
1,287/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
39.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Hobart Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
38%
Home Value
23%
Rent
70%
Poverty
317%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
126%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hobart a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hobart residents earn a median household income of $28,906 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,000. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 777 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hobart is $63,500 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $65,968. Median rent is $810/month, with 42.5% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Hobart reports 479 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,287/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Hobart hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hobart has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,378
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,002/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$28,906
Per Capita$20,000
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty39.3%
County GDP$1,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,500
Rent$810
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$65,968
Housing Units1,862
Rent Burden42.5%

Crime

F
Violent479/100K
Property1,287/100K

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,753/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,542 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Hobart was founded in 1901.
The median home in Hobart was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Hobart Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.