Best Western Townsman Inn, Jct. Back to the top Hooker R esidents of the town of Hooker have taken so much ribbing about their town's unusual name that they have decided to go along with the fun. The origin of the town's odd name is a mystery. Hooker sits in the center of the Oklahoma panhandle at an elevation of over 3,000 feet, so residents enjoy cool evenings in the summer. A municipal airport with lighted runway, fuel and hangar space serves the town.
Local parks are plentiful and well-maintained.
Hooker has 10 active churches representing all major denominations. Wheat, milo and corn are the major crops, and the area is home to the Hugoton Field , one of the largest natural gas formations in the world. Hooker has three feedlots within 10 miles, and two working ranches. Team penning events are held on Tuesday and Thursday during the summer months at the Pickard Arena. For hunters, there is an abundance of wild game for varied hunting seasons.