Woods County, Oklahoma
Among the top 8% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 50% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 50% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
- top 2% for commute time
- top 8% for sunny days
- bottom 12% for amenities nearby
Woods County is a county in Oklahoma with about 8,661 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, sunny days, and walkability. It rates lower on sales tax and amenities nearby.
Official websitewoodscountyok.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.8 in1.1 in
humid 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 43% of US counties
Home Value$147k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$793better than 56% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 67% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.52%better than 84% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.28%better than 54% of US counties
Unemployment5.0%better than 44% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.8 in25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall10.9 inbetter than 53% of US counties
Sunny Days285 daysbetter than 92% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 57% of US counties
Comfortable Days55 daysbetter than 13% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk28.1better than 70% of US counties
School Quality53.5better than 48% of US counties
Violent Crime919/100kbetter than 40% of US counties
Property Crime1047/100kbetter than 43% of US counties
Community
Population8,66119th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2242nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1189th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6789th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.5%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.5%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.9%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 98% of US counties
Walkability7.7/20better than 84% of US counties
Airport Distance119 mibetter than 38% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.1%better than 42% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 32% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Woods County an affordable place to live?
- Woods County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Woods County?
- The median home value in Woods County is $147k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Woods County?
- Median household income in Woods County is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Woods County?
- Median gross rent in Woods County is $793 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Woods County safe?
- Woods County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 919/100k (better than 40%). Property crime is 1047/100k.
- What is the weather like in Woods County?
- Woods County averages 82°F in July and 35°F in January, with 29.8 in of annual precipitation and about 285 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Woods County?
- Public-school quality in Woods County is about average, scoring better than 48% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Woods County?
- The average one-way commute in Woods County is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)