At a Glance
Median Income
$68,571
$29,483 per capita
Home Value
$179,500
Zillow: $287,658
Median Rent
$484/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
536/100K
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Woodward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodward a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodward residents earn a median household income of $68,571 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,483. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodward is $179,500 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,658. Median rent is $484/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Woodward reports 536 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,962/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Woodward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodward has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,002
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,571
Per Capita$29,483
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,500
Rent$484
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$287,658
Housing Units354
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent536/100K
Property1,962/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodward was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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