![6-year old Jewel Walker. See 4564 and 4565. Location: Comanche County--[Geronimo], Oklahoma](https://images.towntapestry.org/story/14055/2ba332339530e44c4022-l.jpg)
1916 · 6-year old Jewel Walker. See 4564 and 4565. Location: Comanche County--[Geronimo], Oklahoma · Library of Congress
Geronimo’s story
Geronimo in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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GeronimoOK
A town of 1,155. Safer than 86% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,155
−8.7% since 2010
Typical home
$128K
+18.8% in a year
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
31.6
years
Jobs based here
62
A commuter town
What makes Geronimo stand out
The 3 things Geronimo does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,155 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Weather
Forecast →91°
Clear
Tonight L 70°
Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Geronimo. Another town gets a different order.
Safety
Less crime per resident than 86% of U.S. towns
Geronimo reports less crime per resident than 86% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
ASafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Geronimo0
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Geronimo6.9
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
86th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
95th
percentile among OK towns
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
8
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Geronimo home is worth about $128K
The typical Geronimo home is worth about $128,000, up 18.8% in a year, 43% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$128KZillow home value
Typical home value
Geronimo$128K
Oklahoma$223K
+18.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Geronimo
Most working residents leave Geronimo for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Lawton (53%), Oklahoma City (10%) and Cache (3%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Geronimo0%
Lawton53%
Oklahoma City10%
Cache3%
Norman2%
12 mi
median commute distance
62
jobs based in Geronimo
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
77risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Geronimo’s public schools outperform 72% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Geronimo’s kids attend outperform 72% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geronimo Es | PK–6 | 176 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state testsAll 1 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Geronimo has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–55°
Spring50–74°
Summer70–94°
Fall51–76°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Apr 1
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns
Geronimo beats the Oklahoma average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
6 better26 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Geronimo | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.7% | 7.3% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 6.3% | 8% |
Southwestern Medical Center
8.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
86th
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Geronimo for work
Where Geronimo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
62jobs based in Geronimo
0%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Geronimo
Town in Oklahoma, US
Geronimo is a town in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Geronimo had a population of 1,158. It is included in the Lawton, Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,158
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,109 ft
- ZIP code
- 73543
- Area code
- 580
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