Lindsay, Oklahoma
Lindsay is a city of 2,884 people in Garvin County, Oklahoma, founded in 1902.
Why visit Lindsay
Townapedia lists 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Lindsay
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lindsay
Lindsay is a city in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lindsay had a population of 2,864. It once promoted itself as "The Broomcorn Capital of the World" but no longer uses that slogan, as broomcorn is no longer raised in the area.
From the Wikipedia article Lindsay, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping2
History
Lindsay was founded in January 1902, when the Kiowa, Chickasha and Fort Smith Railway (an affiliate of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe) and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad companies were linking their lines halfway between Chickasha and Pauls Valley, a project completed in 1903. The AT&SF trains from Pauls Valley turned around at Lindsay, and the Rock Island trains from Chickasha did the same.
Lindsay was named after Lewis Lindsay, a local area farmer who donated 440 acres (180 ha) of land for the townsite. At the time of its founding, Lindsay was located in Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation.
From the History section of Lindsay, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Lindsay
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 25°F | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 28°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 36°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 82°F | 56°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 65°F | 3.1 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 69°F | 2.8 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 68°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 46°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 35°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 27°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lindsay 2 W (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Garvin County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-03-18: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-17: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-07-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chickasha Municipal Airport (CHK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Goldsby 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Chickasha 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Newcastle 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Norman 31 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Duncan 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Moore 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Davis 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Mustang 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Oklahoma City 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Midwest City 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lindsay-murray mansion, User:Johnfbrady, CC BY-SA 3.0
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