At a Glance
Median Income
$39,583
$18,340 per capita
Home Value
$54,500
Zillow: $88,410
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.4%
21.3% smoking rate
How Geiger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Geiger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Geiger a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Geiger residents earn a median household income of $39,583 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,340. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Geiger is $54,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,410. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
24.4% of adults in Geiger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Geiger has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population271
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,583
Per Capita$18,340
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$359M
Avg Weekly Wage$827
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,500
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$88,410
Housing Units115
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity52.4%
Diabetes20.5%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death10,438/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.0 in/yr
Elevation166 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute33 min
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Geiger was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.