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Guymon is a small city of 12,743 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $55,526
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Guymon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Guymon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Guymon 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: 92.0
Guymon's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Guymon costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Guymon, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$159,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$907
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,526
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Guymon's violent crime rate is 198.5 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
198.5 /100k
Property Crime
1017.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Guymon is served primarily by GUYMON.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Guymon, OK
National Avg
School District
GUYMON
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Guymon sees average highs of 50.7°F in January
and 95.0°F in July,
with 17.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Guymon's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Guymon roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $159,500 and median rent is $907/month.
Guymon's violent crime rate is 198.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1017.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Guymon are operated by GUYMON.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Guymon, OK has a population of 12,743, a median household income of $55,526, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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.
Guymon averages 50.7°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.8 inches
with about 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Guymon, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73942.
The population of Guymon, Oklahoma is 12,743 with a median age of 30.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Guymon: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $159,500, median household income $55,526, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Guymon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
