The Town FilesLindsay, Oklahoma
City in Garvin County · population 2,864 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,200
- Household income
- $52,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 37.0
Lindsay is a city of 2,864 people in Garvin County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $112,200, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks hipper than 93% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 85% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 71% of Oklahoma towns.
How Lindsay 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 Lindsay is worth $112,200, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $52,000, which is more affordable than 64% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $768 a month. 54.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lindsay | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,200 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $768 | $830 |
| Median household income | $52,000 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 54.4% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Lindsay
| People | Lindsay | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Lindsay
July highs average 95.1°F and January lows 24.6°F. About 34.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 86 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lindsay since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 24, 2011 about 7.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 84 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 16, 1960.
Severe weather in Garvin County since 1996
Garvin County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4862: 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 |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Garvin County
Garvin County had 9,747 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,234 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Lindsay itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Lindsay
3 public schools with 1,186 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSAY ES | PK-4 | 539 | 14.6 |
| LINDSAY HS | 9-12 | 337 | 15.3 |
| LINDSAY MS | 5-8 | 310 | 14.1 |
Towns near Lindsay
- Purcell, OK18.4 mi · 6,651 people · home $171,600
- Goldsby, OK20.8 mi · 2,694 people · home $399,000
- Blanchard, OK21.8 mi · 8,879 people · home $295,000
- Chickasha, OK23.6 mi · 16,051 people · home $130,300
- Pauls Valley, OK23.7 mi · 5,992 people · home $98,200
- Noble, OK24.4 mi · 6,985 people · home $190,200
- Marlow, OK24.4 mi · 4,385 people · home $136,300
- Slaughterville, OK25.5 mi · 4,163 people · home $219,400
Lindsay questions
Is Lindsay, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lindsay scores better for retirees than 10% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 22%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Lindsay?
The median owner-occupied home in Lindsay is valued at $112,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,000, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $768 a month.
What is the weather like in Lindsay?
July highs average 95.1°F and January lows 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Lindsay get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lindsay since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011. 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)