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Woodward, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Woodward County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
11,976 Population 913/sq mi density
$60,720 Median Income $36,793 per capita
$164,200 Home Value $128,719 Zillow
$839 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 2,075 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,720 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,200 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodward, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,720
19% below
$36,793 per capita
Home Value
$164,200
42% below
Zillow: $128,719
Median Rent
$839/mo
28% below
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
33% below
2,075/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 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)

Income
81%
Home Value
58%
Rent
72%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodward a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $60,720 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,793. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 834 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodward is $164,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,719. Median rent is $839/month, with 22.0% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Woodward reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,075/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.3% of adults in Woodward hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodward has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population11,976
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density913/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,720
Per Capita$36,793
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$1,444M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,200
Rent$839
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$128,719
Housing Units6,021
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

F
Violent254/100K
Property2,075/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault172/100K
Burglary697/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,578/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,982 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodward was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.