The Town FilesGeronimo, Oklahoma
Town in Comanche County · population 1,158 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $93,500
- Household income
- $73,611
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 31.6
Geronimo is a town of 1,158 people in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $93,500, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more of a college town than 99% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 97% of Oklahoma towns, more upscale than 94% of Oklahoma towns.
How Geronimo 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 Geronimo is worth $93,500, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $73,611, which is more affordable than 97% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,132 a month. 78.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Geronimo | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $93,500 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,132 | $830 |
| Median household income | $73,611 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 78.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Geronimo
| People | Geronimo | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 12.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 20.0 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 86.0% |
Weather in Geronimo
July highs average 97.2°F and January lows 27.4°F. About 27.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 102 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Geronimo since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 24, 1957 about 4.2 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 120 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 15, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 179 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 22, 1984.
Severe weather in Comanche County since 1996
Comanche County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 Comanche County
Comanche County had 41,346 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,305 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Geronimo itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Geronimo
3 public schools with 325 students, about 18.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERONIMO ES | PK-6 | 180 | 20.0 |
| GERONIMO HS | 9-12 | 89 | 17.8 |
| GERONIMO MS | 7-8 | 56 | 14.0 |
Towns near Geronimo
- Walters, OK8.8 mi · 2,412 people · home $126,900
- Lawton, OK9.5 mi · 90,381 people · home $142,100
- Cache, OK16.5 mi · 2,930 people · home $162,700
- Temple, OK17.0 mi · 862 people · home $51,600
- Empire City, OK18.7 mi · 703 people · home $193,200
- Central High, OK19.3 mi · 1,181 people · home $211,200
- Elgin, OK21.6 mi · 3,656 people · home $260,700
- Sterling, OK22.1 mi · 668 people · home $131,900
Geronimo questions
Is Geronimo, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Geronimo scores better for retirees than 31% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 39%. 9.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.6).
How much does a house cost in Geronimo?
The median owner-occupied home in Geronimo is valued at $93,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,611, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $1,132 a month.
What is the weather like in Geronimo?
July highs average 97.2°F and January lows 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Geronimo get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Geronimo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 24, 1957. 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)