At a Glance
Median Income
$47,461
$26,342 per capita
Home Value
$143,500
Zillow: $159,872
Median Rent
$944/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
237/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
17.2% smoking rate
How Hooker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hooker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hooker 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
Hooker residents earn a median household income of $47,461 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,342. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 579 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hooker is $143,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,872. Median rent is $944/month, with 51.0% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Hooker reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 237/100K.
Education
33.8% of adults in Hooker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hooker has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,553
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,399/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born22.7%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,461
Per Capita$26,342
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$2,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,500
Rent$944
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$159,872
Housing Units781
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property237/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain19.1 in/yr
Elevation2,991 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hooker was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
22.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.