Jobs, pay and daily life in Guymon, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Guymon is a city in Oklahoma with 12,539 residents. The median household earns $60,075 a year and the median rent is $887 a month, which is 17.7% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Guymon compares. Among the 60 largest places in Oklahoma, Guymon is #37 by population, #58 for remote work (#1 = most), #54 for college degrees (#1 = most), #8 for long commutes (#1 = fewest). Its county, Texas County, is #23 of 77 counties for average pay ($51,506).
Guymon has 12,539 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.3% of the population of Oklahoma. It covers 8 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,621 people per square mile. The median age is 30.7, 17% younger than the state median (30.7 against 37.0).
The median gross rent is $887 a month (rent plus utilities), 13% below the state median ($887 against $1,014). Over a year that is 17.7% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $182,000, which is 3.0 times the median household income ($60,075); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 62.3% of households own their home, 5% below the state average (62.3% against 65.8%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Texas County was 2.2%. 68.2% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Texas County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 74.2% drive alone, 1.4% use public transit, 0.4% walk, 2.7% work from home. 5.5% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 47% below the state average (5.5% against 10.4%).
15.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46% below the state share (15.2% against 28.4%). 27.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 324% above the state share (27.0% against 6.4%). The poverty rate is 13.2%, 14% below the state rate (13.2% against 15.3%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 83°F (28.6°C), and the coolest is Jan at 36°F (2.3°C). About 461 mm (18 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Aug is the wettest month (72 mm) and Jan the driest (12 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Liberal (39 miles, similar rent); Garden City (95 miles, rent 19% higher); Amarillo (105 miles, rent 23% higher); Dodge City (109 miles, rent 18% higher). Rent differences are against Guymon; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
Federal jobs in Oklahoma (915) →State guide: OklahomaCountry guideTexas CountyOklahoma rankings
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No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30.8% |
| Education and health care | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 10.7% |
| Construction | 8.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 6.7% |
| Public administration | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Other services | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 1.7% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 1.1% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Guymon lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas County | 20,774 | $2,635 million | $126,864 | 9,684 | 579 | $51,506 | +0.0% | 2.2% | 14,179 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 1,046 | 37.2% | $30,437 | 1.08 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 1,001 | 35.6% | $53,480 | 12.77 |
| Finance and insurance | 232 | 8.2% | $66,953 | 0.59 |
| Wholesale trade | 215 | 7.6% | $80,547 | 0.56 |
| Professional and technical services | 190 | 6.7% | $58,762 | 0.28 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 98 | 3.5% | $90,742 | 2.68 |
| Real estate and rental | 33 | 1.2% | $39,801 | 0.22 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.2% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 2.7% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 5.5% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,075 |
| Income per person | $25,687 |
| Median gross rent per month | $887 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 17.7% |
| Median home value | $182,000 |
| Homeowners | 62.3% |
| Poverty rate | 13.2% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 4.50%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 30.7 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 71.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 15.2% |
| Born abroad | 27.0% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 68.2% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.3 | 36 | 12 |
| Feb | 3.8 | 39 | 12 |
| Mar | 9.6 | 49 | 26 |
| Apr | 14.5 | 58 | 38 |
| May | 20.2 | 68 | 55 |
| Jun | 26.2 | 79 | 68 |
| Jul | 28.6 | 83 | 63 |
| Aug | 27.0 | 81 | 72 |
| Sep | 22.6 | 73 | 39 |
| Oct | 14.7 | 58 | 44 |
| Nov | 7.9 | 46 | 14 |
| Dec | 2.4 | 36 | 18 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | KS | 39 mi | 19,316 | $63,706 | $900 |
| Garden City | KS | 95 mi | 27,819 | $72,865 | $1,052 |
| Amarillo | TX | 105 mi | 201,885 | $65,912 | $1,092 |
| Dodge City | KS | 109 mi | 27,613 | $68,721 | $1,045 |
| Woodward | OK | 116 mi | 11,882 | $54,463 | $839 |
| Elk City | OK | 145 mi | 11,361 | $51,272 | $943 |
| Clinton | OK | 162 mi | 8,388 | $58,207 | $883 |
| Raton | NM | 164 mi | 6,026 | $52,641 | $741 |
| Pratt | KS | 165 mi | 6,577 | $63,819 | $798 |
| Weatherford | OK | 175 mi | 12,004 | $54,704 | $804 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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12,539 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$887 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 17.7% of the median household income.
$60,075 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
2.2% (BLS county, Texas County (latest month 2026M09)).
Oklahoma. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.