Woodward County, Oklahoma
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 70% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
- top 7% for sunny days
- bottom 12% for sales tax
Woodward County is a county in Oklahoma with about 20,000 residents. It grades B for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sunny days, park & nature access, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and sales tax.
Official websitewoodwardcounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.1 in1.0 in
humid 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 36% of US counties
Home Value$162k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$839better than 45% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 50% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.59%better than 77% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.32%better than 53% of US counties
Unemployment5.3%better than 39% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation25.9 in20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.9 inbetter than 48% of US counties
Sunny Days286 daysbetter than 93% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 57% of US counties
Comfortable Days54 daysbetter than 13% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk41.6better than 57% of US counties
School Quality39.6better than 14% of US counties
Violent Crime1590/100kbetter than 13% of US counties
Property Crime2081/100kbetter than 13% of US counties
Community
Population20,41143rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.816th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2647th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1291st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+7495th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.7%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.9%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.3%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 69% of US counties
Walkability7.1/20better than 77% of US counties
Airport Distance121 mibetter than 37% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.7%better than 53% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.49better than 30% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 80% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Woodward County an affordable place to live?
- Woodward County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 36% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Woodward County?
- The median home value in Woodward County is $162k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Woodward County?
- Median household income in Woodward County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Woodward County?
- Median gross rent in Woodward County is $839 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Woodward County safe?
- Woodward County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1590/100k (better than 13%). Property crime is 2081/100k.
- What is the weather like in Woodward County?
- Woodward County averages 82°F in July and 36°F in January, with 25.9 in of annual precipitation and about 286 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Woodward County?
- Public-school quality in Woodward County is below average, scoring better than 14% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Woodward County?
- The average one-way commute in Woodward County is 22 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)