Hopeton, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hopeton, Oklahoma
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Hopeton State Bank in 2016
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 Hopeton, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Hopeton, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Woods |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 22 |
| • Density | 44.62/sq mi (17.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73746
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805327 |
Hopeton is a small community in Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government. Hopeton is also a Census designated place, which is an area the government uses for counting people.
You can find Hopeton along U.S. Route 281. It is about 8 miles (13 km) south of a larger town called Alva.
A Look Back at Hopeton's History
Hopeton has its own post office, which uses the ZIP code 73746. This means people in Hopeton can send and receive mail right in their community.
In 1983, an event happened at the Hopeton bank. Two people entered the bank and took some money. No one was hurt during this event, and the people involved were found and arrested within an hour.
You can also find a historic one-room schoolhouse at the north end of Hopeton. This type of school was common a long time ago, where all students learned together in one room.
Who Lives in Hopeton?
Hopeton is a very small community. In 2020, the official count showed that only 22 people lived there. By 2021, estimates suggested the population was around 39 people.
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How People Make a Living in Hopeton
The Hopeton State Bank is an important part of the community. It is a local bank that has been helping people with their money since 1919.
Another important business is the Farmers Cooperative Association of Alva. They run a large building called a grain elevator in Hopeton. This elevator is used to store grain, like wheat or corn, especially during harvest season. It is located right next to the BNSF railway tracks, which helps transport the grain.
