City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Hominy, OK

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hominy - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,299
Residents
$34,928
Median income
$74,800
Median home
$1,217
Median rent (state)

Hominy - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Hominy lands in the 4th percentile for household income and the 27th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

4th
percentile, household income
3rd
percentile, home value
37th
percentile, median rent
27th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hominy, OK

Oklahoma's Hominy is a small town, with 3,299 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Hominy households earn a median of $34,928 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 18.9%. Hominy's housing stock carries a median value of $74,800, and the median resident age is 40.3 years. 9.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 24.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits). Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 2204.5 crimes per 100,000 residents, near the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Oklahoma run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Oklahoma scores 87.8 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,217 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $205 across Oklahoma, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 78.1 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

3,299 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$34,928 /yr

Poverty 18.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Hominy compare to other US cities?

Hominy measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 4% higher than other cities
Home value 3% pricier than other cities
Median rent 37% pricier than other cities
Safety 27% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Oklahoma, Hominy ranks #144 of 203 Oklahoma cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Hominy against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Oklahoma only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Oklahoma-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Hominy toward the top of Oklahoma's cities

Among the 671 Oklahoma cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Hominy ranks #53 - the 84th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Hominy only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#579 of 639
9th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Gross Rent
#53 of 671
84th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
#491 of 628
22nd percentile in Oklahoma
Poverty Rate
#163 of 671
75th percentile in Oklahoma
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#499 of 671
25th percentile in Oklahoma

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Oklahoma only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

4thIncome percentile
27thSafety percentile

4th percentile nationally for median household income · 27th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Hominy's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Hominy's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 37 Avg. percentile National median
Hominy's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Hominy's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$74,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 97% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hominy $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hominy, OK Hominy, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hominy, OK-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hominy, OK median $34,928/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hominy, OK's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hominy, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 18.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 24.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,299
Median Income
$34,928
Median Home Value
$74,800
Median Age
40.3
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Labor force participation
24.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2204.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
214.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1990.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,280 residents3,300 residents3,320 residents3,340 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,324 residents 3,293 residents ▼ -0.9%
Hominy's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.4%
Carpool
9.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
6.8%
Work from Home
2.0%

Based on 694 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oklahoma - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$205
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oklahoma state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oklahoma state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hominy sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,217/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
78.1 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Muldrow
3,292 people
Mannford
3,278 people
Perkins
3,229 people
Hobart
3,378 people
Dewey
3,388 people
Cleveland
3,208 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hominy's 3,299 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Bunkie, LA
3,299 people
Jackson, MN
3,298 people
Chincoteague, VA
3,300 people
Rayville, LA
3,297 people
Moose Lake, MN
3,297 people
Blountville, TN
3,301 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hominy's $34,928 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Dumas, AR
$34,938 median income
Ariton, AL
$34,943 median income
Earlington, KY
$34,904 median income
Humansville, MO
$34,904 median income
Johnston, SC
$34,957 median income
Fort Hancock, TX
$34,957 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hominy, OK Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hominy, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 47.4% 10.9% 20.5% 6.1% 15.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.5% White 47.4% Black or African American 10.9% Asian 0.0% American Indian 20.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.1% Two or more races 15.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hominy compares to nearby Oklahoma cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hominy (this city) 3,299 $34,928
Muldrow 3,292 $46,667
Mannford 3,278 $59,831
Perkins 3,229 $43,913
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hominy, OK?

What is the population of Hominy, OK? +

Hominy, OK has a population of 3,299 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hominy, OK? +

In Hominy, the typical household earns $34,928 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hominy? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hominy; the closest available measure is the Oklahoma state average, a cost of living index of 87.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oklahoma vary by metro area.

Is Hominy, OK safe? +

Hominy has a total crime rate of 2204.5 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Hominy, OK? +

Hominy's median home value sits at $74,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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