Guymon is home to the Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo every May, and has been since the 1930s. This is the fifth largest outdoor rodeo event in the world.
Guymon is the county seat of Texas County, Oklahoma. The town's original growth spurt occurred with the arrival of three different railway lines at the turn of the 20th century. Guymon's population has risen slowly over the last couple of years, with the number of residents now numbering just under 11,500. This is a real-life cowboy town, surrounded by cattle ranches, pig farms and now, wind turbines that make local energy production more efficient and environmentally friendly.
Moving to Guymon
Utilities
The City of Guymon is responsible for setting up residents with water, gas and trash collection accounts, so get ahold of their offices at least a month before your moving date to make sure they have time to get everything ready. The City will also be able to give you advice about the electricity providers in the area, as well as rates and companies for cable, satellite and internet hookups. Don't waste your time fumbling through the Yellow Pages and making a million calls -- make your new municipal government earn those tax dollars!
Transportation
Guymon sports a fantastic local transit system, called The Ride. The Ride is a collection of nine buses that operate every weekday and cost only $1 to ride. Seniors and children ride for free. These buses are available to everyone within the city limits of Guymon.
Finding an Apartment to Rent
The home values in Guymon are quite low when compared to most other American cities; nevertheless, house rentals can be quite steep. They can also be fairly inexpensive at times, so keep your eyes open! Available homes are quite tough to find, since housing for rent doesn't experience frequent turnover in this community. What does that mean for you? It means that you should get on a first-name basis with a local apartments locator who can keep you up-to-date on all the new listings. Be prepared to jump into a duplex for rent, or a larger house, based on availability. You might not have much other choice, so love the one you're with!
Neighborhoods in Guymon
There are two main neighborhoods in this city, each with different costs of living and physical attributes.
City Center: The City Center is indeed right in the middle of Guymon, but of course this is also the commercial center of the city as well. Housing here is more affordable than in the outskirts, meaning that now is an excellent time to get into a rental or buy a house outright. Here, you'll find medium-sized houses, small houses and studio apartments, as well as small and large businesses and financial centers.
Guymon Outskirts: The Outskirts contains both the north and south points of the city as well as the sparsely placed homes in the countryside. Here you will find mobile homes, medium-sized houses and small houses, most of which were built between 1970 and 1999. All this extra space costs renters and buyers a little extra, but not much!
Living in Guymon
Groceries and Supplies
Even if you're going to rent an apartment in the Outskirts, you need not worry about groceries, although you might want to keep a working vehicle tucked in your back pocket for emergencies. There are several grocery and home supply stores in the city limits, including Walmart, United Supermarkets, and Mora's Market. You can also shop at the Spanish shops, including La Morenita and Tortillas Velasquez and Son.
Eating Out
The Latin theme continues with the Seafood and Taco Shop and Sheilo's Mexican American Restaurant. Take your taste buds even further afield with the New Dragon Restaurant or Taste of China! There are also plenty of classic American eateries like Guymon's Ambassador Restaurant, Yesterday's Diner and Caktus Jack's Steakhouse. Feeling peckish for some fast food? All the usual suspects are lined up along Highway 136, waiting for you to stop by!
Culture
The people in Guymon like to relish their access to beautiful outdoor parks and scenery. From golfing at the Sunset Hills Golf Course to fishing, piloting paddle boats and feeding the ducks at the Sunset Lake and Thompson Park, there are some great reasons to leave the apartment when you live here.
