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Woodward is a small city of 12,067 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $54,864
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Woodward stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Woodward is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Woodward 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: 90.9
Woodward's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Woodward costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Woodward, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$146,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$829
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,864
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Woodward's violent crime rate is 283.5 per 100,000 residents
— 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
283.5 /100k
Property Crime
1417.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Woodward is served primarily by WOODWARD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Woodward, OK
National Avg
School District
WOODWARD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Woodward sees average highs of 49.1°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 25.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.7 inches of snow per year.
Woodward's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Woodward roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $146,000 and median rent is $829/month.
Woodward's violent crime rate is 283.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1417.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Woodward are operated by WOODWARD.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Woodward, OK has a population of 12,067, a median household income of $54,864, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
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.
Woodward averages 49.1°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.6 inches
with about 14.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Woodward, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73801.
The population of Woodward, Oklahoma is 12,067 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Woodward: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $146,000, median household income $54,864, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodward side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
