Hobart, Oklahoma
Hobart is a city of 3,358 people in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, founded in 1901.
Why visit Hobart
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Downtown Hobart Historic District and Hobart City Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Hobart
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hobart
Hobart is a city in and the county seat of Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. It is west-southwest of Oklahoma City, and northwest of Lawton. It was named for Garret Hobart, the 24th Vice President of the United States. Its population was 3,413 at the 2020 Census.
From the Wikipedia article Hobart, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Downtown Hobart Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Oklahoma, USA
Hobart City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Municipal building in Oklahoma, United States
General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute & Museum
Museum
507 South Main Street, Hobart
Mo-Sa 10:00-12:00,13:00-17:00; Su off
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship8
History
The present town of Hobart began almost overnight on August 6, 1901, when lots on the former Kiowa-Apache-Comanche Reservation in southern Oklahoma Territory were put up for sale. It quickly became the residence of 2,936 people, mostly living in tents. Initially, the town was nicknamed "Ragtown". Wooden structures replaced tents as fast as possible. By 1903, Hobart had electric lights, an ice plant, and some large wholesale businesses. It also had a wooden courthouse. It developed into a town whose economy was based on the production of cotton. At statehood in November 1907, Hobart had a population of 3,136.
Hobart's population declined to 2,936 in 1920, but resumed growing for several years afterward. In 1930, its population was 4,982. In 1950, it reached a peak of 5,380. Thereafter, the town population went into a long-term decline that has continued to the present. In 1950, the water supply in the area was improved with a series of reservoirs; the town is connected by aqueduct to Lake Hobart, about 12 mi to the north.
From the History section of Hobart, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Hobart
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 28°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 30°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 57°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 66°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 71°F | 2.5 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 70°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 2.8 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 28°F | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hobart 4Se Mesonet (3 mi away), rain and snow from Hobart, 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
Kiowa County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-12-19: Sunny Fire (Fire)
- 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
Hobart Municipal Airport (HBR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- New Cordell 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Mangum 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Altus 28 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Elk City 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Clinton 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Weatherford 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hydro 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lawton 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Anadarko 48 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Elgin 48 mi east, about 1 h 15 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
- Hobart Main Street, Treasa at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Hobart Rock Island Depot, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hobart City Hall, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Hobart Historic District, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hobart Public Library, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kiowa County Courthouse, Crimsonedge34, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Babbs Switch Fire Gravestone, Eric Johns, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS030-E-51746 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-56493 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-69485 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-108489 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-25198 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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