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Woodward.
About
Life in Woodward
Woodward is a community of 11,976 people in Oklahoma. The median household income is $54,463, median rent runs about $839 per month, and median home values are around $157,800. Unemployment is low at 2.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Woodward at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Foreign-Born
6.5%
Broadband Internet
90.9%
of households
Population Growth
-4.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Woodward: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woodward, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (91.6%), and 13.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
15.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.7%
of households
Married Couples
42.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
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 17% below OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Woodward
In Woodward, rent runs 17% below the OK average, and home values are 21% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$831
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $131,714 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below OK average
Unemployment in Woodward
Unemployment in Woodward County, which includes Woodward, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Woodward: Woodward County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Woodward County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Woodward Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.4 min avg
How Woodward residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woodward, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Safetyviolent crime 20% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Woodward runs 20% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
394.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,234.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Woodward Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
41.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Woodward County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Woodward County, which includes Woodward, the most common type is drought, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Heat | $818,240 |
| 2023 | 26 | Drought | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 27 | Drought | $2,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $209,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Drought | $36,000 |
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.
16 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Woodward 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 38 miles from Woodward) 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 (38 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Woodward has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
25.6"
Annual Snowfall
14.7"
Hot Days/Year
80
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
95
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
60
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 20°F | 0.92" |
| Feb | 52°F | 23°F | 0.76" |
| Mar | 62°F | 32°F | 1.92" |
| Apr | 71°F | 41°F | 2.19" |
| May | 79°F | 52°F | 3.19" |
| Jun | 88°F | 63°F | 3.77" |
| Jul | 94°F | 68°F | 2.63" |
| Aug | 93°F | 65°F | 3.07" |
| Sep | 85°F | 56°F | 1.99" |
| Oct | 73°F | 43°F | 2.49" |
| Nov | 60°F | 30°F | 1.05" |
| Dec | 49°F | 21°F | 1.24" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woodward
Woodward has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Integris Health Woodward Hospital
Acute Care 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.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woodward
Woodward's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, 58 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woodward
Woodward 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 awaySanta Fe National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Woodward
Woodward Public Library
1500 Main, Woodward
Cities Near Woodward
The closest cities within 60 miles
No other cities we cover are within 60 miles of Woodward.
Planning a move to Woodward?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Woodward FAQ
Is Woodward, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Woodward's median rent is $839/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $54,463/year. Median home value is $157,800.
Is Woodward, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Woodward's violent crime rate was 394 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1234 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Woodward, Oklahoma?⌄
Woodward County, which includes Woodward, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Woodward, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Woodward is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $839/month and median household income is $54,463/year. The median home value is $157,800. About 32% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woodward, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Woodward is 20 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