The Town FilesGeary, Oklahoma
City in Blaine County · population 994 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $67,900
- Household income
- $50,677
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 34.9
Geary is a city of 994 people in Blaine County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $67,900, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for a vacation home than 95% of Oklahoma towns, hipper than 90% of Oklahoma towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Oklahoma towns.
How Geary ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Geary is worth $67,900, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $50,677, which is more affordable than 97% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $974 a month. 65.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Geary | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $67,900 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $974 | $830 |
| Median household income | $50,677 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.1% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Geary
| People | Geary | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.3% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 86.0% |
Weather in Geary
July highs average 92.9°F and January lows 26.1°F. About 31.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Geary since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 1961 about 0.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 19, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 25, 2024.
Severe weather in Blaine County since 1996
Blaine County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4791: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4575: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Blaine County
Blaine County had 2,973 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,359 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Geary itself the ACS puts it at 12.7%.
Public schools in Geary
3 public schools with 255 students, about 8.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEARY ES | PK-5 | 125 | 7.8 |
| GEARY HS | 9-12 | 72 | 7.2 |
| GEARY MS | 6-8 | 58 | 9.7 |
Towns near Geary
- Hinton, OK10.2 mi · 4,917 people · home $170,800
- Watonga, OK15.3 mi · 2,690 people · home $89,700
- Hydro, OK16.0 mi · 927 people · home $155,100
- Okarche, OK20.1 mi · 1,141 people · home $239,000
- El Reno, OK21.0 mi · 16,989 people · home $165,900
- Weatherford, OK21.8 mi · 12,076 people · home $232,600
- Thomas, OK24.9 mi · 1,143 people · home $135,400
- Kingfisher, OK25.6 mi · 4,903 people · home $227,900
Geary questions
Is Geary, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Geary scores better for retirees than 86% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 68%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Geary?
The median owner-occupied home in Geary is valued at $67,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,677, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $974 a month.
What is the weather like in Geary?
July highs average 92.9°F and January lows 26.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.0 inches of precipitation a year and 4.7 inches of snow.
Does Geary get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Geary since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 4, 1961. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)