Hooker, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Hooker, Oklahoma
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| Motto(s):
It's a Location, not a Vocation
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Location in Texas County and Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Texas |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,990 ft (910 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,802 |
| • Density | 1,629.29/sq mi (628.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73945
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| Area code | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-36000 |
| GNIS ID | 1093899 |
Hooker is a city in Texas County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 1,802 people lived there. It is located about 20 miles northeast of Guymon. You can find it along US Route 54 highway.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Hooker
The city of Hooker got its name from a local cattle foreman. His name was John “Hooker” Threlkeld. He arrived in the area way back in 1873.
The name "Hooker" is sometimes seen as unusual. Because of this, the city has a special saying. Their motto is: "It's a location, not a vocation." This means it's a place on a map, not a job.
Hooker's History: How the City Grew
Hooker started to grow thanks to the railroads. In 1902, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway built tracks. These tracks went from Liberal, Kansas through the Hooker area. They continued southwest to the Texhoma, Texas area.
Two years later, in 1904, the Chicago Townsite Company helped organize the city. They sold lots of land for homes and businesses. The city quickly became bigger. Later, in 1927, another railroad, the Beaver, Meade and Englewood Railroad (BM&E), built a line to Hooker. This line ran from east to west.
Where is Hooker Located?
Hooker is located in the state of Oklahoma. Its exact spot on a map is 36°51′41″N 101°12′50″W / 36.86139°N 101.21389°W. The city covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding Hooker's Climate
Hooker experiences different types of weather throughout the year. Here's a look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
| Climate data for Hooker, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1906–1924, 1935–2014, 2018–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
90 (32) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
105 (41) |
112 (44) |
111 (44) |
110 (43) |
108 (42) |
99 (37) |
91 (33) |
85 (29) |
112 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48.9 (9.4) |
52.9 (11.6) |
61.7 (16.5) |
70.7 (21.5) |
80.2 (26.8) |
90.2 (32.3) |
94.1 (34.5) |
92.1 (33.4) |
85.6 (29.8) |
72.3 (22.4) |
59.3 (15.2) |
48.6 (9.2) |
71.4 (21.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 35.1 (1.7) |
38.1 (3.4) |
46.6 (8.1) |
55.8 (13.2) |
66.0 (18.9) |
76.0 (24.4) |
80.3 (26.8) |
78.6 (25.9) |
71.2 (21.8) |
58.0 (14.4) |
45.2 (7.3) |
35.4 (1.9) |
57.2 (14.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21.2 (−6.0) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
40.9 (4.9) |
51.7 (10.9) |
61.8 (16.6) |
66.5 (19.2) |
65.1 (18.4) |
56.9 (13.8) |
43.6 (6.4) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
22.2 (−5.4) |
43.0 (6.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −22 (−30) |
−16 (−27) |
−18 (−28) |
7 (−14) |
19 (−7) |
35 (2) |
48 (9) |
39 (4) |
29 (−2) |
9 (−13) |
−6 (−21) |
−15 (−26) |
−22 (−30) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.55 (14) |
0.43 (11) |
1.26 (32) |
1.40 (36) |
2.46 (62) |
2.91 (74) |
2.86 (73) |
2.35 (60) |
1.27 (32) |
1.98 (50) |
0.59 (15) |
1.05 (27) |
19.11 (485) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.9 (9.9) |
3.1 (7.9) |
4.3 (11) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
1.0 (2.5) |
4.0 (10) |
17.0 (43) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.6 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 56.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 8.6 |
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Who Lives in Hooker? Population Facts
The number of people living in Hooker has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 525 | — | |
| 1920 | 946 | 80.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,682 | 77.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,146 | −31.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,842 | 60.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,684 | −8.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,615 | −4.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,788 | 10.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,551 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,788 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,918 | 7.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,802 | −6.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,788 people living in Hooker. These people lived in 702 households. Many of these households were families. About 35.6% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.54 people.
The city's population includes people of all ages. About 28% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 14.3% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Hooker was 36 years.
Getting Around: Transportation in Hooker
Hooker is an important spot for travel. Two major roads, US Route 54 and US Route 64, meet right in Hooker.
The city also has its own airport. It's called Hooker Municipal Airport. It has a paved runway that is 3,312 feet long. This airport is about 1 mile west of the city.
If you need to fly further, you can go to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport. This airport is in Kansas, about 21 miles northeast of Hooker. For moving goods, the Union Pacific Railroad provides freight train services.
Historic Places in Hooker
Hooker has some buildings that are important to its history. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This list helps protect special buildings and sites.
One of these is the Hooker Woodframe Grain Elevator. It's located off Texas Avenue. Another historic spot is the Elmer Baker Barn. You can find it off Mile 47 Road.
Famous Faces from Hooker
- Sandra Giles (1932–2016), an actress, grew up in Hooker.
See also
In Spanish: Hooker (Oklahoma) para niños
