Hollis, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Hollis, Oklahoma
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Harmon County Courthouse
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Location of Hollis, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Harmon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.49 sq mi (3.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,795 |
| • Density | 1,208.75/sq mi (466.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73550
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-35500 |
| GNIS ID | 2410777 |
Hollis is a city in Oklahoma, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Harmon County. In 2020, about 1,795 people lived there.
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History of Hollis
Hollis was named after George W. Hollis. He was a local businessman. He also helped plan the town in 1898. At that time, the area was part of old Greer County, Texas.
The first town plan was lost. After a legal case, the town was planned again in 1903. The first businesses were a general store by George Hollis and a blacksmith shop. A post office opened in Hollis on October 31, 1901.
Hollis was part of Greer County, Oklahoma, until 1909. Then, Governor Haskell divided the old county. He created Greer County and Harmon County. Hollis became part of Harmon County.
People voted to choose the county seat. Hollis won the election against Dryden, Looney, and Vinson. This made Hollis the main city for Harmon County.
Geography and Climate
Hollis is located in Oklahoma. It has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it has cool, dry winters. Summers are hot and wetter.
Hollis Weather Details
The weather in Hollis can be quite extreme. Summers are very hot. Winters are cool. The area gets some rain, especially in spring and early summer.
| Climate data for Hollis, Oklahoma, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1922–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 86 (30) |
95 (35) |
102 (39) |
103 (39) |
110 (43) |
117 (47) |
116 (47) |
117 (47) |
110 (43) |
106 (41) |
94 (34) |
89 (32) |
117 (47) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 76.6 (24.8) |
80.1 (26.7) |
88.1 (31.2) |
94.0 (34.4) |
99.2 (37.3) |
103.9 (39.9) |
106.2 (41.2) |
105.2 (40.7) |
99.6 (37.6) |
93.7 (34.3) |
83.0 (28.3) |
75.5 (24.2) |
108.1 (42.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.5 (11.4) |
56.4 (13.6) |
65.5 (18.6) |
74.5 (23.6) |
82.9 (28.3) |
92.5 (33.6) |
97.1 (36.2) |
95.8 (35.4) |
87.5 (30.8) |
75.8 (24.3) |
63.1 (17.3) |
53.2 (11.8) |
74.7 (23.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 38.0 (3.3) |
41.6 (5.3) |
50.0 (10.0) |
59.0 (15.0) |
68.9 (20.5) |
79.0 (26.1) |
83.0 (28.3) |
82.0 (27.8) |
73.9 (23.3) |
61.1 (16.2) |
48.6 (9.2) |
39.3 (4.1) |
60.4 (15.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.4 (−4.8) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
34.5 (1.4) |
43.6 (6.4) |
54.8 (12.7) |
65.4 (18.6) |
69.0 (20.6) |
68.3 (20.2) |
60.3 (15.7) |
46.4 (8.0) |
34.0 (1.1) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
46.0 (7.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 11.8 (−11.2) |
14.7 (−9.6) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
41.8 (5.4) |
56.6 (13.7) |
62.6 (17.0) |
60.4 (15.8) |
47.2 (8.4) |
31.2 (−0.4) |
19.2 (−7.1) |
13.1 (−10.5) |
6.9 (−13.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −12 (−24) |
−10 (−23) |
2 (−17) |
20 (−7) |
30 (−1) |
44 (7) |
48 (9) |
50 (10) |
31 (−1) |
15 (−9) |
6 (−14) |
−9 (−23) |
−12 (−24) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.88 (22) |
1.02 (26) |
1.37 (35) |
2.51 (64) |
3.68 (93) |
3.56 (90) |
2.20 (56) |
3.19 (81) |
2.75 (70) |
2.36 (60) |
1.26 (32) |
1.01 (26) |
25.79 (655) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.3 (3.3) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.5 (1.3) |
3.3 (8.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.2 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 5.3 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 68.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2.9 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People of Hollis
This section shares information about the people who live in Hollis.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Hollis has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 964 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,683 | 74.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,914 | 73.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,732 | −6.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,089 | 13.1% | |
| 1960 | 3,089 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,150 | 2.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,958 | −6.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,643 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,264 | −14.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,060 | −9.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,795 | −12.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Hollis Community Details
In 2000, there were 2,264 people living in Hollis. There were 845 households. A household is a group of people living in one home.
About 31.6% of households had kids under 18. Many families were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. About 30.4% of homes were single people.
The population included people of different backgrounds. Most residents were White. There were also African American, Native American, and Asian people. A significant part of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Hollis was 39 years old. About 27.3% of the people were under 18. About 20.9% were 65 or older.
Life in Hollis
Hollis is a friendly community. It has only one traffic light. This light is at the crossing of Highway 62 and Highway 30. These are the two main roads through town.
The town has the Hollis Municipal Airport. It is located north of town on Highway 30. The Hollis Livestock Commission is also important. It helps the town's economy.
Education in Hollis
The Hollis Public School System is the only school system in Harmon County. It includes Sallie Gillentine Elementary School. This is the only elementary school in the county.
Famous People from Hollis
Many notable people have come from Hollis. They include athletes and musicians.
- Alton Coppage - A football player for the University of Oklahoma and a professional player.
- Glen Hardin - A talented musician.
- Leon Heath - An All-American running back for the University of Oklahoma and the NFL.
- Leon Manley - A football player for the University of Oklahoma and the Green Bay Packers. He also coached for the Texas Longhorns.
- Lindy McDaniel - A pitcher in MLB.
- Von McDaniel - Also an MLB pitcher.
- Monte Moore - A sports broadcaster, known as the voice of the Oakland Athletics.
- Wilcy Moore - An MLB pitcher. He had a great record with the 1927 Yankees.
- Ted Owens - A former head basketball coach for the University of Kansas.
- Darrell Royal - A famous head coach for Texas Longhorns football. He was born in Hollis.
- Terry Stafford - A singer known for songs like "Amarillo by Morning" and "Suspicion".
See also
In Spanish: Hollis (Oklahoma) para niños
