Geary, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Blaine County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
861 Population 208/sq mi density
$42,813 Median Income $25,379 per capita
$62,100 Home Value $74,908 Zillow
$963 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
1,026 Violent Crime/100K 4,308 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$42,813 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,100 home value, $963/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,026 violent crimes/100K (170% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Geary, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,813
43% below
$25,379 per capita
Home Value
$62,100
78% below
Zillow: $74,908
Median Rent
$963/mo
17% below
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,026/100K
170% above
4,308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
32.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Geary Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Geary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
22%
Rent
83%
Poverty
259%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
239%
Crime
270%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Geary a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Geary residents earn a median household income of $42,813 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,379. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 280 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Geary is $62,100 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,908. Median rent is $963/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Geary reports 1,026 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 170% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,308/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Geary hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Geary has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population861
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$42,813
Per Capita$25,379
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty32.1%
County GDP$1,385M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,100
Rent$963
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$74,908
Housing Units494
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent1,026/100K
Property4,308/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,377/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation1,505 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Geary was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.