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Hydro, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Blaine County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,179 Population 1,684/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $33,237 per capita
$155,000 Home Value $156,735 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $767/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hydro, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$33,237 per capita
Home Value
$155,000
45% below
Zillow: $156,735
Median Rent
$767/mo
34% below
13.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
534/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
320 sunny days/yr

How Hydro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
55%
Rent
66%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hydro a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hydro residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,237. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 280 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hydro is $155,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,735. Median rent is $767/month, with 13.2% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Hydro reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 534/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

22.2% of adults in Hydro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hydro has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population1,179
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,684/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$33,237
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,385M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$767
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$156,735
Housing Units577
Rent Burden13.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property534/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary320/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death15,377/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,524 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hydro was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.