Downtown, 2008
Hulbert’s story
123 years in pictures
Census counts: 505 in 1970, 483 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 3 maps from 1948 on.
- 1903Hulbert is settled
HulbertOK
A town of 498, settled in 1903.
Photo: Caleb Long · CC BY-SA 2.5
Population
498
2025 Census estimate · +4.6% since 2020
Typical home
$213K
+6.5% in a year
Household income
$29K
median
Median age
34.8
years
Jobs based here
308
A job hub
Is Hulbert a good place to live?
39% of residents live below the poverty line in Hulbert, above both the Oklahoma town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a lower median household income than Hulbert. Hulbert has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hulbert stand out
Where Hulbert beats most towns.
Small town
498 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hulbert: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hulbert, and how to reach them.
PowerLake Region Electric Coop13.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHulbert Pwa water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hulbert’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, Cherokee County Election BoardCherokee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7444174441 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 Hulbert.
Work & commute
Hulbert has 2.1 jobs for every working resident, and 298 people commute in
Most working residents leave Hulbert for work: only 7% work in town. At 28 minutes, Hulbert’s average trip to work is against 22 minutes in Oklahoma’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Hulbert fell to 308 in 2023, 39 fewer than in 2013.
7%work in town
| Hulbert | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.8% | 22% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Hulbert7%
Tulsa17%
Tahlequah16%
Muskogee9%
Oklahoma City5%
35 mi
median commute distance
308
jobs based in Hulbert
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Hulbert’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Hulbert school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hulbert EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 243 | B+ |
| Hulbert Jr.-Sr. HS (SR)Largest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 183 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
High risk in Hulbert, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Hulbert has mild winters and hot summers
Hulbert has chilly winters and hot summers. The July high in Hulbert is 92°F.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–51°
Spring49–71°
Summer69–90°
Fall50–73°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Hulbert
3 crimes were reported in Hulbert in 2025: 0 property and 3 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Hulbert is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
A larger share of adults sleep under 7 hours in Hulbert than in most of Oklahoma or the rest of the country
43% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Hulbert. Hulbert beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 24% of adults smoke cigarettes in Hulbert.
| Hulbert | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 21% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 23% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better14 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Hulbert | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults without reliable transportation | 15.3% | 9.6% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 28% | 18.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 15.5% | 10.3% |
Northeastern Health System
In Tahlequah · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Fewer of Hulbert’s households own their home than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
40% of Hulbert households own their home. Typical home values rose 6.5% in the year to September 2026. Hulbert’s median rent is $567 a month.
$213KZillow home value
| Hulbert | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 40% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $567 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Hulbert$213K
Oklahoma$221K
+6.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 40 attractions →USS Batfish and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hulbert. Close and well known come first.
13 mi MuseumUSS Batfish
11 mi LandmarkFort Gibson
12 mi MuseumCherokee Heritage Center
38 mi MuseumWill Rogers Memorial Museum31 mi Theme parkDry Gulch, U.S.A.
19 mi MuseumFive Civilized Tribes MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS Batfish: Blackwing.1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Gibson: Fred Q. Casler, Photographer, Public domain · Cherokee Heritage Center: Uyvsdi, Public domain · Will Rogers Memorial Museum: TheWhitePelican, CC BY 3.0 · Five Civilized Tribes Museum: Uyvsdi, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hulbert
19pages on Hulbert
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Hulbert
Northeastern State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Tahlequah10 mi$7,810 in-state tuitionBacone CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Muskogee15 mi
About 5 of every 100 Hulbert residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Oklahoma.
A job hub
Every workday, about 298 people come to Hulbert for work
Where Hulbert’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
308jobs based in Hulbert
7%of working residents work in town
35 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hulbert
Town in Oklahoma, US
Hulbert (Cherokee: ᎦᏚᏏ) is a town in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States, named after Ben H. Hulbert, a prominent Cherokee man. The population was 483 at the 2020 census, previously it was 590 in 2010. Our Lady of the Annunciation of Clear Creek Monastery is a Benedictine monastery located in Hulbert. The Clear Creek Monastery, recently elevated to the status of an abbey, is a foundation abbey of France's Notre Dame de Fontgombault, which is itself a foundation abbey of Saint Pierre de Solesmes, also in France.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 627 ft
- ZIP code
- 74441
Questions about Hulbert
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hulbert, OK a good place to live?
Hulbert has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Hulbert, OK known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Barbara Staggs and Matt Meredith.