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Hobart, OK


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Hobart, Oklahoma

Hobart, Oklahoma, in Kiowa county, is 49 miles NW of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 94 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are 3,997 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Hobart

In Hobart, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 20% of Hobart is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Hobart.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hobart had a median family income of $35,313.

Political Inclinations

Hobart folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Hobart.

Hobart Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hobart that were owner-occupied was 71%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Hobart, 94% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Hobart is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

Hobart strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHobart Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHobart Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hobart Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hobart Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Hobart, OK

Comparing Hobart to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population79
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime78

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