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Why visit Hinton
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Red Rock Canyon State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Hinton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hinton
Hinton is a town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hinton had a population of 4,917. It is approximately 50 miles (80 km) west of Oklahoma City.
From the Wikipedia article Hinton, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.3 mi
5327 Broadway, Hinton
Mo-Fr 09:00-21:30; Sa 09:00-12:00; Su 09:00-21:30
Where to stay1
Gas and EV charging1
History
The town of Hinton was founded with the establishment of the post office on April 18, 1902, and was originally named Crosby after Herbert D. Crosby, the County Attorney for I County (original name of Caddo County). However, just three months later on July 5, townsite developer Ivan G. Conkin changed the name to Hinton after his wife's family.
From the History section of Hinton, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Hinton
12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 27°F | 1.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 31°F | 1.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 2.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 66°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 70°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 69°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 37°F | 1.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 28°F | 1.6 in | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hinton 7W Mesonet (7 mi away), rain and snow from Geary Hcn, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Caddo County has had 35 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-14: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-17: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-12-21: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clinton Regional Airport (CLK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Hydro 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Weatherford 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- El Reno 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Watonga 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Minco 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Okarche 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Anadarko 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Yukon 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Clinton 35 mi west, about 56 min by car
- Mustang 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hinton OK - Hinton Junction (NBY 435082), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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