Geronimo, OK

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Geronimo Almanac

Geronimo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Geronimo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Geronimo High Schools (2004)

GERONIMO HS
223 IOWA STREET
580-355-3160
Serves 72 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24

Geronimo Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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