What are the schools like in Weatherford, OK?

Weatherford is served primarily by WEATHERFORD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Weatherford?

The median household income in Weatherford, OK is $47,851 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Weatherford, OK?

Weatherford has an average high temperature of 49.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.7 inches.

Weatherford, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Weatherford, OK affordable or expensive?

Weatherford's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Weatherford is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $213,600 and the median rent is $714 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Weatherford, OK?

Weatherford has a violent crime rate of 41.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 408.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Weatherford, OK a Good Place to Live?

Weatherford is a small city of 11,999 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $47,851 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Weatherford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Weatherford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Weatherford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.6

Weatherford's overall cost of living index is 91.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Weatherford costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Weatherford, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$213,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$714	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,851	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Weatherford's violent crime rate is 41.6 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

41.6 /100k

Property Crime

408.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Weatherford is served primarily by WEATHERFORD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Weatherford, OK	National Avg
School District	WEATHERFORD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Weatherford sees average highs of 49.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 30.1 inches of annual precipitation and 5.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Weatherford, OK
Average High — January	49.0°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	30.1"
Annual Snowfall	5.7"

Demographics

Metric	Weatherford, OK	National Avg
Population	11,999	—
Median Age	23.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	10.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hydro, OK 6 mi Corn, OK 12 mi Colony, OK 13 mi Custer City, OK 14 mi Thomas, OK 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Weatherford

Weatherford, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73096

Weatherford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weatherford, OK affordable or expensive?

Weatherford's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Weatherford roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $213,600 and median rent is $714/month.

What is the crime rate in Weatherford, OK?

Weatherford's violent crime rate is 41.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 408.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Weatherford?

Public schools in Weatherford are operated by WEATHERFORD. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 39.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Weatherford, OK a good place to live?

Weatherford, OK has a population of 11,999, a median household income of $47,851, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Weatherford?

Weatherford averages 49.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.1 inches with about 5.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Weatherford?

Weatherford, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73096.

What is the population of Weatherford?

The population of Weatherford, Oklahoma is 11,999 with a median age of 23.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Weatherford?

Key numbers for living in Weatherford: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $213,600, median household income $47,851, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weatherford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.