Hinton, OK, USA, 2010
Hinton’s story
124 years in pictures
Census counts: 686 in 1910, 4,917 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1951 on.
- 1902Hinton is settled
HintonOK
A town of 4,975, settled in 1902.
Rock Mary · Photo: CarlandLinda at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Population
4,975
2025 Census estimate · +0.9% since 2020
Typical home
$152K
+9.3% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
35.1
years
Jobs based here
855
Balanced
TownGrade
B+
#11 of 131 in OK
Is Hinton a good place to live?
Hinton gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $152K for a typical one, or 2.7 years of the county’s $55K median household income. It grades B+ overall, 11th among Oklahoma's 131 graded towns. On the plus side, crime is low: it reports less per resident than 91% of U.S. towns. Only 9 of Oklahoma’s 205 towns score lower on civic life. Hinton has 1 place on the National Register. Among 131 Oklahoma towns, just 4 have a lower share of residents 65 or older than Hinton.
What makes Hinton stand out
Where Hinton beats most towns.
A growing town
Hinton has grown 55% since 2010
3,196 counted in 2010 and 4,917 in 2020; an estimated 4,975 in 2025.
Growth has leveled off: within 1% of 2020, after 53.8% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Hinton grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oklahoma), ordered by how far Hinton is from typical.
SafetyAOpen →HealthLess healthy than 72% of U.S. towns; Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford 21.7 miles awayCOpen →SchoolsB+Open →Jobs & income$65K median household incomeCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.8 of 20; 5.5% of households have no car; 2.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →Hazard riskcold waves tops the listC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landDOpen →History2 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life2.7 library visits per resident; 2.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 35.1; 15% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hinton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hinton, and how to reach them.
PowerCKenergy Electric Cooperative13.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHinton water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hinton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Caddo County Election BoardCaddo County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7304773047 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hinton.
Hinton trades lower home prices for longer drives to work and has hotter summers than nearly all U.S. towns, but it is a long drive from an emergency room.
SafetyA
For safety, Hinton earns an A
Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2025, 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
At 3.9 per 1,000 residents, Hinton’s property crime rate is below both Oklahoma’s towns (14.1) and U.S. towns (9.9). Hinton’s violent crime rate is 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
91%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Hinton | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.9 per 1,000 residents | 14.1 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.6 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hinton0.6
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hinton3.9
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
91st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
98th
percentile among OK towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
19
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsB+
On state tests, Hinton’s schools beat 68% of Oklahoma districts
Its public schools are run by the Hinton school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
68%of OK districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 300 | B− |
| Hinton HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 213 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade B
For cost of living, Hinton earns a B
Homes are within reach (about $152K for the typical one, B for cost of living), but half of working residents commute more than 39 miles.
Typical home values rose 9.3% in the year to September 2026. 39% of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent in Hinton, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 44% and U.S. towns at 48%.
$152KZillow home value
| Hinton | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 39% | 44% | 48% |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $898 a month | $870 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Hinton$152K
Oklahoma$221K
+9.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthC
A smaller share of adults in Hinton had a checkup this year than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
The nearest emergency room, Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford, is 21.7 miles away in a straight line. Within Oklahoma it is healthier than 72% of the 131 graded towns: much of Oklahoma scores lower on these measures.
70% of adults had a checkup this year in Hinton. Only 1 of the 131 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher share of adults 18 to 64 who have no health insurance than Hinton. 19% of adults binge drink in Hinton.
28%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Hinton | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 70% | 78% | 79% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 11% | 8.1% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
8 better12 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Hinton | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4% | 7.8% |
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 17.6% | 27.8% |
| More uninsured adults | 24.2% | 11.3% |
Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford
21.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
71st
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Hinton, expect four seasons and hot summers
July afternoons average 94.3°, hotter than in 95% of U.S. towns; January nights average 26.3°.
Hinton has chilly winters and hot summers. The July high in Hinton is 94°F. About 5 inches of snow falls in a winter.
5″snow a winter
| Hinton | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 94°F | 93°F | 85°F |
| January low | 26°F | 28°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–51°
Spring47–72°
Summer69–92°
Fall49–73°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 5
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
About one in four working residents works right in Hinton
23% of Hinton working residents work locally. Jobs based in Hinton fell to 855 in 2023, 87 fewer than in 2013. 19% of Hinton residents live below the poverty line.
23%work in town
| Hinton | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 23% | 22% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Hinton23%
Oklahoma City15%
Weatherford4%
El Reno4%
Tulsa4%
39 mi
median commute distance
855
jobs based in Hinton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 65% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Hinton faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesTornadoesInland flooding
13
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsD
4.1% of Hinton is conserved land
Just 125 of its 3,071 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Hinton itself; its outdoors grade is D.
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
4.1%conserved
4.1%
conserved · 125 of 3,071 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park | — | 16 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hinton
20pages on Hinton
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 68% of OK districts · 3 schoolsSafetyA0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than OK on 8 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$152K typical home · up 9.3% in a yearWork & commuteC$65K median household income · 855 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 57% of U.S. communities · cold waves
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hinton; the nearest are
Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Weatherford19.9 mi$8,469 in-state tuitionRedlands Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · El Reno21.4 mi$5,385 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Hinton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
About Hinton
Town in Oklahoma, US
Hinton is a town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hinton had a population of 4,917. It is approximately 50 miles (80 km) west of Oklahoma City.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,680 ft
- ZIP code
- 73047
- Area code
- 405
Questions about Hinton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hinton, OK a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Hinton grades B+ overall, better than 69% of U.S. towns and #11 of 131 in Oklahoma. It grades C for health, A for safety and B+ for schools.
What is Hinton, OK known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Lou Moore and Minnie Lou Bradley.