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Geronimo, OK


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Geronimo, Oklahoma

Geronimo, Oklahoma, in Comanche county, is 8 miles S of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 84 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lawton metropolitan area. Geronimo contains a population of approximately 959.

The People and Families of Geronimo

In Geronimo, about 65% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Geronimo, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Geronimo.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Geronimo had a median family income of $30,833.

Geronimo Housing

Geronimo has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Oklahoma, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Geronimo, 98% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the town do a lot of driving.

Comparative Profile of Geronimo, OK

Comparing Geronimo 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity88
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better36
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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