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Hydro, Oklahoma
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Location of Hydro, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Counties | Caddo, Blaine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 927 |
| • Density | 1,329.99/sq mi (513.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73048
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| Area code(s) | 405/572 |
| FIPS code | 40-36700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412785 |
Hydro is a small town located in the state of Oklahoma, in the United States. It is found in two different counties: Caddo and Blaine. In 2020, about 927 people lived there.
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Hydro's Early Days
Hydro was officially started on August 6, 1901. It was built close to the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad, which was important for travel and trade back then.
When the town first began, it was called "Caddo." However, when the post office opened in September 1901, the name was changed. The new name, "Hydro," was chosen because the town had a lot of fresh water from its wells.
Where is Hydro Located?
Hydro is in the northwestern part of Caddo County. A small section of the town also reaches north into Blaine County. The town sits at an elevation of about 1,557 feet (475 meters) above sea level.
Hydro is very close to Interstate 40, a major highway. You can get to the town from Exit 88. If you drive west on I-40 for about 7 miles, you'll reach Weatherford. Driving east for about 61 miles will take you to downtown Oklahoma City.
The United States Census Bureau says that Hydro covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Hydro's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 562 | — | |
| 1920 | 686 | 22.1% | |
| 1930 | 948 | 38.2% | |
| 1940 | 759 | −19.9% | |
| 1950 | 714 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 697 | −2.4% | |
| 1970 | 805 | 15.5% | |
| 1980 | 938 | 16.5% | |
| 1990 | 977 | 4.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,060 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 969 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 927 | −4.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,060 people living in Hydro. These people lived in 413 households, and 280 of these were families. The town had about 1,752 people per square mile.
Many households, about 31.5%, had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 51.8%, were married couples living together. About 29.1% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The population was spread out by age. About 24.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 21.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 39 years.
Schools in Hydro
The local school district for Hydro is called Hydro-Eakly Public Schools. This district serves the students living in Hydro and the nearby Eakly area.
Famous People from Hydro
- Minnie Lou Bradley: She grew up near Hydro. She is well-known as the leader of the Bradley 3 Ranch in the Texas Panhandle.
- Lucille Hamons: She was an important person connected to Route 66. People called her "The Mother of the Mother Road."
See also
In Spanish: Hydro (Oklahoma) para niños
