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Geary, OK


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Geary, Oklahoma

Geary, Oklahoma, in Blaine county, is 46 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are 1,258 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Geary

In Geary, about 46% of adults are married. People in Geary are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 34% of Geary is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Geary had a median family income of $28,409.

Political Inclinations

Geary folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Geary Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Geary that were owner-occupied was 70%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, Geary has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Geary, 92% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

Of Note

High Points

Geary strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGeary Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Geary Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Geary Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Geary Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Geary, OK

Comparing Geary to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11
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