Hickory, OK — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Murray County · Oklahoma
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Hickory based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
142
2023 ACS
Median Income
$70,625
2023
Median Home Value
$153,100
2023
Median Rent
N/A
2023
Median Age
26.3
Unemployment
5.6%
Cost of Living Index
97.7
100 = national avg
Hickory is a city in Murray County, Oklahoma, with a population of 142 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Hickory is one of the communities in Oklahoma.
The median household income in Hickory is $70,625, and the median home value is $153,100. The cost of living index is 97.7 (where 100 = national average). The unemployment rate is 5.6%, and the median age is 26.3 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
142
Male
93
65.5%
Female
49
34.5%
Median Age
26.3
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
8.4%
High School or Higher
33.1%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Veterans
0.0%
Married
40.1%
Avg Household Size
4.3
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.498
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
52.1%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
4 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
97.2%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
142
English Only
95.8%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
6 speakers
Limited English
0.0%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
100.0%
Limited English Proficiency
0.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
21
#1 Ancestry
English
7.7% (11)
#2 Ancestry
Scottish
2.8% (4)
#3 Ancestry
French
2.1% (3)
Top 5 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
33
Family Households
25
75.8%
Married Couples
24
72.7%
Non-Family Households
8
24.2%
Single Mother Households
1
3.0%
Single Father Households
0
0.0%
Living Alone
8
24.2%
Children Under 18
Total Children
40
In Married Couple
36
90.0%
With Single Mother
4
10.0%
With Single Father
0
0.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$71,875
Married Couple Income
$71,250
Avg Family Size
4.3
Avg Non-Family Size
3.3
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
5
Grandparents Responsible
5
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$70,625
-4% vs national
Per Capita Income
$25,420
-32% vs national
Poverty Rate
11.3%
-17% vs national
Gini Index
0.4036
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.6%
+8% vs national
SNAP Recipients
9.1%
of households
How Hickory Compares
Hickory vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Hickory is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Hickory, OK has a median household income of $70,625, making it the 12,015th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Hickory has a higher median household income than 57% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Hickory, OK has a per capita income of $25,420, making it the 22,006th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Hickory has a higher per capita income than 22% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Hickory, OK has a poverty rate of 11.3%, making it the 15,111th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Hickory has a higher poverty rate than 52% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Hickory, OK has a unemployment rate of 5.6%, making it the 10,043rd highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Hickory has a higher unemployment rate than 68% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Hickory. The median household income here is $70,625.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
+13% vs OK avg
Labor Force
71
Employed
67
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
33.1%
of adults 25+
Median Age
26.3
Work from Home
1.6%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Oklahoma metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$81.2K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
97.7
100 = national avg
-2.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,996
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$101,628
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$758
per month
2 Bedroom
$994
per month
The median household income in Hickory, OK is $70,625, which is 3.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $25,420. The poverty rate of 11.3% is lower than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4036, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 71. 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 87.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 97.7, which is 2.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 84.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,996 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Hickory vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Hickory is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Hickory, OK has a median home value of $153,100, making it the 16,304th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Hickory has a higher median home value than 42% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$153,100
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
36
Vacancy Rate
8.3%
Owner Occupied
87.9%
Renter Occupied
12.1%
Median Property Tax
N/A
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$550
Housing Types
The median home value in Hickory, OK is $153,100. About 87.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1983. There are 36 total housing units.
Crime data is not yet available for Hickory. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
32.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
26.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
72.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.7
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
25
Public Assistance
$5.5M
Individual Assistance
$3.0M
Most Common Type
Severe Ice Storm
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 28 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$132,447
Avg Claim Payout
$18,921
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$495,286
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.68
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $29,900 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $26,416 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $84,615 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $318,263 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $36,092 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hickory has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, ice storm. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe ice storm (7 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,539,403 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,021,027 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.0%
Arthritis
25.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.8%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
37.2%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
9.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Hickory has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.3 mi
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbuckle Memorial Hospital | 8.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Ada | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Chickasaw Nation Medical Center | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Rolling Hills Hospital, Llc | 18.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo Inc | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
87.1%
+11% vs national
Work From Home
1.6%
-83% vs national
Carpool
9.7%
Walk
1.6%
How Hickory's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Hickory, OK covers travel times and transportation modes. 87.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 1.6% work from home, which is below the OK state average of 5.7%. 9.7% of workers carpool. 1.6% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
51.5%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
12.1%
of households
No Internet
48.5%
of households
Total Households
33
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
90.9%
of households
Smartphone
90.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
48.5%
of households
Tablet
42.4%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
12.2¢
per kWh
-36% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.9¢
per kWh
-42% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
5.8¢
per kWh
-51% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$132
residential
-10% vs Under 10,000 avg
28% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Oklahoma averages 12.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $132. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Hickory vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
51.5% of households in Hickory have broadband internet access. 12.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 48.5% of households have no internet access. 24.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Hickory is located in Murray County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Hickory.
Election Overview
Source: Murray County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
1,080
18.4%
GOP Votes
4,689
79.7%
Total Votes
5,885
Margin
R+61.3%
Shift from 2020
R+2.7pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,080 | 4,689 | 5,885 | 18.4% | 79.7% | R+61.3 |
| 2020 | 1,156 | 4,612 | 5,894 | 19.6% | 78.3% | R+58.6 |
| 2016 | 1,086 | 4,173 | 5,525 | 19.7% | 75.5% | R+55.9 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Murray County recorded 5,885 total votes. Republicans won the county with 79.7% of the vote compared to 18.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+61.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Murray County has shifted 5.5 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
3
Total Population
10,822
Avg Median Income
$75,994
Avg Home Value
$188,900
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73086 | 8,504 | $62,600 | $153,500 | $885 | 159.0 |
| 74843 | 299 | $103,438 | $288,200 | N/A | 33.2 |
| 74865 | 2,019 | $61,944 | $125,000 | $1,016 | 160.5 |
Hickory, OK has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 10,822. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $75,994. The average median home value is $188,900. The average median monthly rent is -$222,221,588.
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