Kiowa County, Oklahoma

Kiowa County, Oklahoma
Kiowa County Courthouse in Hobart
Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma
Coordinates: 34°55′N 98°59′W / 34.92°N 98.98°W / 34.92; -98.98
Country United States
State Oklahoma
FoundedJuly 8, 1901
SeatHobart
Largest cityHobart
Area
 • Total
1,031 sq mi (2,670 km2)
 • Land1,015 sq mi (2,630 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (39 km2)  1.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
8,509
 • Density9.3/sq mi (3.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitehttps://kiowacountyok.us/

Kiowa County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, its population was 8,509. Its county seat is Hobart. The county was created in 1901 as part of Oklahoma Territory. It was named for the Kiowa people.