Geary, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Geary, Oklahoma
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Geary water tower
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Location of Geary, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Counties | Blaine, Canadian |
| Government | |
| • Type | Aldermanic |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.14 sq mi (10.73 km2) |
| • Land | 4.14 sq mi (10.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,598 ft (487 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 994 |
| • Density | 240.04/sq mi (92.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73040
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| Area code(s) | 405/572 |
| FIPS code | 40-28900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410579 |
Geary is a city located in Oklahoma, a state in the United States. It is found in both Blaine and Canadian counties. In 2020, about 994 people lived there. The city gets its name from Edmund Guerrier, who was a scout and interpreter for the U.S. Army. Recently, in October 2024, the city's police chief and three other police officers left their jobs. Two members of the City Council also resigned at the same time.
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History of Geary
The land where Geary is now was once part of the Cheyenne-Arapaho reservation. In April 1892, this land was opened for new settlers. A man named Shuffle Huff and his son, William, claimed some land. They sold part of it to a company that wanted to build a town.
The first community started about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of where Geary is today. But settlers decided to move the town. They wanted it to be on the path of a new railroad line. This railroad, the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad, was planned to go west from El Reno.
Edmund Guerrier, who was part French and part Cheyenne, owned land nearby. He was a former Army scout. The town was named "Geary" because settlers found it hard to spell and say his original name, "Guerrier." The Geary post office opened on October 12, 1892.
Around 1901-1902, another railroad, the Choctaw Northern Railroad, started in Geary. This railroad went north all the way to Anthony, Kansas. Geary quickly became an important place for trading farm goods. In 1902, it was named a "first-class city" in Oklahoma Territory. The population grew to 2,561 people that year. By 1907, when Oklahoma became a state, the population was 1,565.
In October 2024, some changes happened in the city government. Three spots on the city council were filled, but one seat remained empty. On October 31, 2024, all the city's police officers resigned. Also, two members of the city council left their positions.
Where Geary Is Located
Geary is in the southern part of Blaine County and the northwestern part of Canadian County. The city stretches southeast along U.S. Route 281. It goes about 8 miles (13 km) from the town center to Exit 108 on Interstate 40. From that spot, it's about 43 miles (69 km) east to downtown Oklahoma City.
U.S. Route 270 goes east from Geary for about 11 miles (18 km) to Calumet. If you take U.S. 281 and U.S. 270 together, they lead northwest about 17 miles (27 km) to Watonga.
The United States Census Bureau reported in 2010 that Geary covers a total area of about 4.15 square miles (10.75 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
People of Geary
Geary's population has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,452 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,167 | −19.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,892 | 62.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,634 | −13.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,614 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,416 | −12.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,380 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,700 | 23.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,347 | −20.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,258 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,280 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 994 | −22.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,258 people living in Geary. They lived in 475 homes, and 305 of these were families. About 30.5% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (43.2%) were married couples. Some homes (15.8%) had a female head of household without a husband.
The average home had about 2.56 people. The average family had about 3.27 people. The population included people of different backgrounds. About 65.50% were White, 4.85% African American, and 22.89% Native American. About 5.41% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in the city was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older. About 29.3% of the population was under 18. About 18.0% were 65 years or older.
Climate
Geary has a climate with warm summers and mild winters.
| Climate data for Geary, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46 (8) |
51 (11) |
60 (16) |
71 (22) |
78 (26) |
87 (31) |
93 (34) |
93 (34) |
84 (29) |
73 (23) |
59 (15) |
50 (10) |
70 (22) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26 (−3) |
30 (−1) |
35 (2) |
46 (8) |
55 (13) |
66 (19) |
69 (21) |
68 (20) |
60 (16) |
50 (10) |
37 (3) |
30 (−1) |
48 (9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.9 (23) |
1.1 (28) |
1.9 (48) |
2.8 (71) |
4.3 (110) |
4.0 (100) |
2.3 (58) |
2.5 (64) |
3.3 (84) |
2.5 (64) |
1.7 (43) |
1.3 (33) |
28.7 (730) |
| Source 1: weather.com | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Education in Geary
Most of Geary is part of the Geary Public Schools district. This includes the part of town in Blaine County and most of the part in Canadian County. However, some areas of Geary in Canadian County, especially along U.S. Route 281, are in different school districts. These are the Hinton Public Schools and the Maple Public School districts.
Famous People from Geary
- Shon Gables is a news anchor who works in Atlanta.
- Edmund Guerrier was a scout, guide, and interpreter. He was part Cheyenne and survived the Sand Creek massacre. The city of Geary was named after him. He lived from 1840 to 1921.
See also
In Spanish: Geary (Oklahoma) para niños
