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Guthrie.
About
Life in Guthrie
Guthrie is a community of 11,021 people in Oklahoma. The median household income is $53,457, median rent runs about $874 per month, and median home values are around $186,600. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Guthrie at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Foreign-Born
3.1%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
+13.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Guthrie: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Guthrie, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (77.9%), and 5.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.0%
of households
Married Couples
39.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Guthrie
In Guthrie, rent runs 14% below the OK average, and home values are 7% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,210
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $253,952 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OK
Unemployment in Guthrie and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Logan County, which includes Guthrie, is close to the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Guthrie: Logan County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Logan County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Guthrie Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Oklahoma City, OK metro area
Commute24.2 min avg
How Guthrie residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Guthrie, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)
Regional airport · few flights33k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 18% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Guthrie runs 18% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
268.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,108.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Guthrie Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Logan County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Logan County, which includes Guthrie, the most common type is drought, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Hail | $23.1M |
| 2024 | 29 | Heat | $240,000 |
| 2023 | 38 | Heat | $1.0M |
| 2022 | 22 | Drought | $11,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $245,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Drought | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
32 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Logan County, county-wide
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oklahoma County, OK (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 20 miles from Guthrie) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
182
per year
Moderate Days
176
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Oklahoma County, OK (20 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Guthrie has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
30.5"
Annual Snowfall
7.1"
Hot Days/Year
84
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
75
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 27°F | 1.15" |
| Feb | 54°F | 31°F | 1.25" |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 2.03" |
| Apr | 72°F | 49°F | 3.49" |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 3.64" |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.36" |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 2.73" |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 2.97" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 2.72" |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 2.78" |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 1.94" |
| Dec | 50°F | 30°F | 1.48" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Guthrie
Guthrie has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.0%
of residents
Mercy Hospital Logan County
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Integris Health Edmond Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.7 mi away · Edmond
Summit Medical Center, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.7 mi away · Edmond
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Guthrie
Guthrie's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Guthrie (within 15 miles)
University of Central Oklahoma
13.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 10,170 students · in-state tuition $9,043 · 44% graduate · median earnings $51,263 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Oklahoma City National Memorial, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Guthrie
Guthrie has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
26 mi awayChickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Guthrie
Guthrie Public Library
201 N Division, Guthrie
Cities Near Guthrie
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Guthrie FAQ
Is Guthrie, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Guthrie's median rent is $870/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $53,457/year. Median home value is $186,600.
Is Guthrie, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Guthrie's violent crime rate was 269 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1109 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Guthrie, Oklahoma?⌄
Logan County, which includes Guthrie, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Guthrie, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Guthrie is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $870/month and median household income is $53,457/year. The median home value is $186,600. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Guthrie, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Guthrie is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from