Geronimo is a small town of 1,191 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $59,350
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Geronimo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Geronimo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Geronimo 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: 87.6
Geronimo's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Geronimo costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Geronimo, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,048
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,350
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Geronimo's violent crime rate is 640.2 per 100,000 residents
— 68% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
640.2 /100k
Property Crime
2137.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Geronimo is served primarily by GERONIMO.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Geronimo, OK
National Avg
School District
GERONIMO
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Geronimo sees average highs of 53.7°F in January
and 97.2°F in July,
with 27.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Geronimo's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Geronimo roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,000 and median rent is $1,048/month.
Geronimo's violent crime rate is 640.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2137.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Geronimo are operated by GERONIMO.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Geronimo, OK has a population of 1,191, a median household income of $59,350, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
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.
Geronimo averages 53.7°F in January and 97.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.5 inches
with about 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Geronimo, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73543.
The population of Geronimo, Oklahoma is 1,191 with a median age of 31.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Geronimo: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $80,000, median household income $59,350, crime index 142 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Geronimo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.