The Town FilesWoodward, Oklahoma
City in Woodward County · population 12,133 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,800
- Household income
- $54,463
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 35.2
Woodward is a city of 12,133 people in Woodward County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $157,800, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more vibrant than 86% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 78% of Oklahoma towns, better for cycling than 75% of Oklahoma towns.
How Woodward ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Woodward is worth $157,800, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $54,463, which is more affordable than 24% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $839 a month. 64.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodward | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,800 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $839 | $830 |
| Median household income | $54,463 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.7% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Woodward
| People | Woodward | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.2% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.5% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 20.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 86.0% |
Weather in Woodward
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 19.5°F. About 25.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodward since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 14, 2012 about 2.1 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 30 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 7, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 134 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 9, 2012.
Severe weather in Woodward County since 1996
Woodward County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | Fire | FM-5618: 43 Fire |
| April 6, 2024 | Fire | FM-5491: 57 Fire |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Woodward County
Woodward County had 8,023 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,096 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Woodward itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Woodward
7 public schools with 2,476 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODWARD HS | 9-12 | 735 | 19.9 |
| WOODWARD MS NORTH CAMPUS | 5-6 | 377 | 18.9 |
| WOODWARD MS SOUTH CAMPUS | 7-8 | 365 | 17.4 |
| WOODWARD EC CTR | PK-K | 320 | 15.2 |
| CEDAR HEIGHTS ES | 1-4 | 256 | 18.3 |
| HIGHLAND PARK ES | 1-4 | 217 | 16.7 |
| HORACE MANN ES | 1-4 | 206 | 14.7 |
Woodward questions
Is Woodward, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodward scores better for retirees than 30% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 26%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Woodward?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodward is valued at $157,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,463, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $839 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodward?
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 19.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 25.2 inches of precipitation a year and 14.7 inches of snow.
Does Woodward get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodward since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 14, 2012. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)