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Guymon, Oklahoma

Introduction to Guymon, Oklahoma

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

Guymon History

The area now known as Guymon was purchased by Edward T. Guymon in the 1890s. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway first entered the area in 1901. At that time, it was known as Sanford. Rock Island officials later renamed the city to avoid confusion with Stratford, Texas. Guymon was officially incorporated in 1901. It is the county seat of Texas County, which was formed on November 16, 1907.

Guymon and nearby Attractions

  • North Ridge Shopping Center
  • Optima National Wildlife Refuge
  • Sunset Lake
  • No Man's Land Museum
  • Sunset Hills Golf Course

Things To Do In Guymon

Guymon has numerous parks. These include Thompson Park, Johnsonville MX Park, Grider Tot Park, Braley Park, No Man's Land Regional Park and Oklahoma Park. The Sunset Hills Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golfers. Sunset Lake is a popular recreation area where one can enjoy hiking and fishing. One can shop at the Village Shopping Center and the North Ridge Shopping Center as well. Local festivals include the Guymon Fiesta and Pioneer Days.

Guymon Transportation

Amarillo International is the nearest major airport.

Guymon Higher Education

Amarillo College, Wayland Baptist University and West Texas A & M University provide higher education in the area.

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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