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Guymon, OK


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Guymon, Oklahoma

Guymon, Oklahoma, in Texas county, is 102 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 235 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 10,472.

The People and Families of Guymon

In Guymon, about 58% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Guymon. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in Guymon compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Guymon had a median family income of $44,841. People in Guymon generally have good earning power. The city enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Guymon gave more campaign money ($13,260) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Guymon Housing

Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Guymon. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Guymon, 93% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Guymon, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGuymon Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Guymon Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Guymon Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Guymon Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Guymon Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Guymon Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Guymon College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Guymon, OK

Comparing Guymon 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Men49
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Women26
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income510
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents72
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime45

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