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Weatherford.
About
Life in Weatherford
Weatherford is a community of 12,014 people in Oklahoma. The median household income is $54,704, median rent runs about $804 per month, and median home values are around $233,700. Unemployment is low at 2.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Weatherford at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
26.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.3%
Foreign-Born
3.2%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Weatherford: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Weatherford, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (63.0%), and 5.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.1%
of residents
65 and Older
12.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.9%
of households
Married Couples
34.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Weatherford
In Weatherford, rent runs 21% below the OK average, and home values are 16% above the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,784
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
42.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $231,770 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below OK average
Unemployment in Weatherford
Unemployment in Custer County, which includes Weatherford, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Weatherford: Custer County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Custer County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Weatherford Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.3 min avg
How Weatherford residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Weatherford, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 88% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 63 mi
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 77% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Weatherford runs 77% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
74.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
697.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Weatherford Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
62.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Custer County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Custer County, which includes Weatherford, the most common type is drought, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Hail | $60,000 |
| 2024 | 28 | Heat | $775,000 |
| 2023 | 33 | Drought | $354,500 |
| 2022 | 30 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Drought | None reported |
| 2019 | 22 | Hail | $155,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Drought | $2,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
20 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Custer County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dewey County, OK (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 36 miles from Weatherford) is typically good — 232 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
232
per year
Moderate Days
131
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Dewey County, OK (36 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Weatherford has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
30.1"
Annual Snowfall
5.7"
Hot Days/Year
78
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
85
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
70
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 26°F | 1.06" |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 1.18" |
| Mar | 63°F | 39°F | 2.28" |
| Apr | 71°F | 47°F | 2.79" |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 4.48" |
| Jun | 89°F | 66°F | 3.95" |
| Jul | 94°F | 71°F | 2.39" |
| Aug | 93°F | 69°F | 3.75" |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 2.42" |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.10" |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 1.27" |
| Dec | 50°F | 28°F | 1.43" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Weatherford
Weatherford has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.7%
of residents
Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc. of Weatherford
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Weatherford
Weatherford's student/teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 40.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Weatherford
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Public · 4-year · 3,514 students · in-state tuition $8,683 · 47% graduate · median earnings $53,203 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, 58 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Weatherford
Weatherford has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (58 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
58 mi awayOklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
66 mi awayPublic Libraries in Weatherford
Weatherford Public Library
219 E Franklin, Weatherford
Cities Near Weatherford
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Weatherford?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Weatherford FAQ
Is Weatherford, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Weatherford's median rent is $804/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $54,704/year. Median home value is $232,600.
Is Weatherford, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Weatherford's violent crime rate was 75 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 698 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Weatherford, Oklahoma?⌄
Custer County, which includes Weatherford, has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Weatherford, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Weatherford is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $804/month and median household income is $54,704/year. The median home value is $232,600. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Weatherford, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Weatherford is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from