Hydro 72 Excellent
Hydro Livability #28 ranked city in Oklahoma#5,733 ranked city in the USARanks better than 80% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Hydro

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

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      Hydro transportation information

      Statistic Hydro Oklahoma National
      Average one way commute18min21min26min
      Workers who drive to work88.8%82.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.9%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.4%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.4%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home1.4%3.6%4.6%
      Source: The Hydro, OK data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).