The Town FilesGuymon, Oklahoma
City in Texas County · population 12,965 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $182,000
- Household income
- $60,075
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 30.7
Guymon is a city of 12,965 people in Texas County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $182,000, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more vibrant than 94% of Oklahoma towns, better transit than 94% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 93% of Oklahoma towns.
How Guymon 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 Guymon is worth $182,000, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $60,075, which is more affordable than 20% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $887 a month. 62.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Guymon | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,000 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $887 | $830 |
| Median household income | $60,075 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 62.3% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Guymon
| People | Guymon | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 31.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 1.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 27.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 14.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 86.0% |
Weather in Guymon
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 21.9°F. About 17.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.2 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 89 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Guymon since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 5, 1993 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 2007.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 103 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 27, 2023.
Severe weather in Texas County since 1996
Texas County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | Fire | FM-5616: Stevens Fire |
| December 15, 2021 | Fire | FM-5421: Cobb Fire |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Texas County
Texas County had 9,684 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,506 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Guymon itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Guymon
9 public schools with 2,978 students, about 18.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUYMON HS | 9-12 | 836 | 17.1 |
| PRAIRIE ES | 1-2 | 495 | 19.0 |
| Guymon Junior High School | 7-8 | 441 | 19.2 |
| ACADEMY ES | 3-4 | 429 | 20.4 |
| NORTH PARK ES | 5-6 | 418 | 19.9 |
| CARRIER ES | PK-PK | 145 | 36.3 |
| NORTHEAST ES | K-K | 102 | 14.6 |
| HOMER LONG ES | K-K | 83 | 13.8 |
| STRAIGHT PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-6 | 29 | 7.3 |
Guymon questions
Is Guymon, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Guymon scores better for retirees than 11% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 13%. 8.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.7).
How much does a house cost in Guymon?
The median owner-occupied home in Guymon is valued at $182,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,075, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $887 a month.
What is the weather like in Guymon?
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.8 inches of precipitation a year and 6.2 inches of snow.
Does Guymon get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Guymon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 5, 1993. 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)