About Hinton
Set in the western part of Oklahoma, Hinton is a small town, home to 4,931 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Hinton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.74 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,040 residents per square mile.
📰 Hinton News Today
- Water wars: Oklahoma residents fight for lake water Oklahoma Voice · Jul 28
- 102-mph wind gust reported near Hinton amid destructive severe storms KOCO · Jun 22
- Glenda Evans Hinton Obituary May 26, 2026 schaudtfuneralservice.com · May 26
- Western Heights Varsity Football @ Hinton MaxPreps · Aug 7
- Hinton Woman Charged With Embezzlement in Beckham County kecofm.com · May 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hinton Unique
- Positioned in western Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hinton
- Cherokee Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hinton
- Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hinton
- HINTON ES
- HINTON HS
- HINTON MS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)4,931
Rank in state#77 of 591
Land area4.74 sq mi
Density1,040/sq mi
Coordinates35.4932, -98.3547