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Lindsay, OK
City in Garvin County, Oklahoma.
Population
2,884
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,245
ZIP codes
0
Lindsay and its ZIP codes
Lindsay at a glance
- Lindsay is about 21 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 119th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $52,000 a year, 20% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,200 (44% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Lindsay, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lindsay, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,000
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$112,200
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (375), German Americans (330), Mexican Americans (245).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garvin County. PPP loans are for Lindsay.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,532
9,434 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,464
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,824 per person
How people get to work
Lindsay, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.7%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lindsay, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
747
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
67
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 25°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lindsay, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Lindsay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Erin SpringsTown | 1.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BradleyTown | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| AlexTown | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| MaysvilleTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| DibbleTown | 13 mi | 7.5 |
| WashingtonTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| FosterTown | 17 mi | 34.5 |
| WayneTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| PurcellCity | 18 mi | 15.2 |
| ColeTown | 18 mi | 15 |
| BrayTown | 19 mi | 61.6 |
| Elmore CityTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| MiddlebergCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Rush SpringsTown | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| PaoliTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| LexingtonCity | 20 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lindsay, OK in?
- Lindsay is in Garvin County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Lindsay, OK?
- About 2,884 people live in Lindsay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lindsay?
- Nearby places include Erin Springs (1.9 mi), Bradley (6.1 mi), Alex (11 mi), Maysville (12 mi), Dibble (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023