At a Glance
Median Income
$57,051
$23,962 per capita
Home Value
$171,800
Zillow: $167,515
Median Rent
$981/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
320/100K
1,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Guymon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Guymon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Guymon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Guymon residents earn a median household income of $57,051 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,962. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 579 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Guymon is $171,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,515. Median rent is $981/month, with 26.4% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Guymon reports 320 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,289/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Guymon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Guymon has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population12,596
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density1,627/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,051
Per Capita$23,962
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$2,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,800
Rent$981
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$167,515
Housing Units4,772
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent320/100K
Property1,289/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault276/100K
Burglary453/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation3,125 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+71.1%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Guymon was founded in 1901.
The median home in Guymon was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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