Geary is a small town of 853 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $46,417
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Geary stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Geary is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Geary city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.9
Geary's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Geary costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Geary, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$63,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$837
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Geary's violent crime rate is 1025.6 per 100,000 residents
— 170% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1025.6 /100k
Property Crime
4307.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Geary is served primarily by GEARY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Geary, OK
National Avg
School District
GEARY
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Geary sees average highs of 49.1°F in January
and 92.9°F in July,
with 31.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.7 inches of snow per year.
Geary's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Geary roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $63,900 and median rent is $837/month.
Geary's violent crime rate is 1025.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4307.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Geary are operated by GEARY.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Geary, OK has a population of 853, a median household income of $46,417, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Geary averages 49.1°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.0 inches
with about 4.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Geary, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73040.
The population of Geary, Oklahoma is 853 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Geary: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $63,900, median household income $46,417, crime index 244 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Geary side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.