Neighborhood report

Woodward, OK

Woodward CountyElev. 582 m

Population

11,976

Median home

$164,200

Disaster risk

Very Low

Public schools

Sex offenders

Overview

About Woodward

Woodward is a city in Oklahoma with about 11,976 residents. Woodward sits in Woodward County. The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $60,720. Homes carry a median value of $164,200, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.5%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population

11,976

Median age

35.1

Median household income

$60,720

Per-capita income

$36,793

Poverty rate

12.9%

High-school grad or higher

87.3%

Bachelor's degree or higher

21.3%

Unemployment

5.5%

Avg. commute

21.1 min

Work from home

2.2%

Residents by race & ethnicity

White74.5%

Hispanic or Latino17.4%

Black0.5%

Asian0.4%

Workforce by occupation

Management, business, science & arts27%

Sales & office20.7%

Service19.8%

Production, transportation & material moving19%

Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value

$164,200

Median gross rent

$839/mo

Owner-occupied

65.1%

Median year built

1976

Households

5,107

Avg. household size

2.28

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Woodward has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school

Reading32%

Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

WOODWARD HSHighGrades 9–12

WOODWARD MS NORTH CAMPUSMiddleGrades 5–6

WOODWARD MS SOUTH CAMPUSMiddleGrades 7–8

CEDAR HEIGHTS ESElementaryGrades 1–4

HIGHLAND PARK ESElementaryGrades 1–4

HORACE MANN ESElementaryGrades 1–4

WOODWARD EC CTRElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime0% above national

Woodward386

Oklahoma423

United States386

↑ 42% higher than 2019

2019–2023

property crime4% below national

Woodward1,872

Oklahoma2,191

United States1,952

↓ 11% lower than 2019

2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Woodward Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Woodward.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low

Top hazards · Woodward County

Ice stormRelatively High

DroughtRelatively Moderate

HailRelatively Moderate

Strong windRelatively Moderate

WildfireRelatively Moderate

Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Woodward is in Woodward County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Woodward sits in Woodward County. Elevation ~582 m.

Map of Woodward

Woodward, OK

Where Woodward is

Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Stein, L. L., House Woodward Federal Courthouse and Post Office Woodward Theater, The

Notable people from Woodward

James Workman Olin Earl Teague Bob Fenimore Dr. Jerry Graham E. Thayer Gaston Gary Lakes Dana Murphy Debbie Blackburn Ray Ballard Tim Albin

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Nearby cities

Elk (72 mi)Weatherford (73 mi)Enid (85 mi)El Reno (101 mi)Yukon (111 mi)Guymon (116 mi)

Common questions

Woodward — frequently asked

What is the population of Woodward, Oklahoma?

Woodward has a population of about 11,976, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).

What is the average home value in Woodward?

The median home value in Woodward is $164,200, and the median gross rent is $839/month (U.S. Census ACS).

Is Woodward safe? What is the crime rate?

Woodward Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 386 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — about equal to the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.

What natural-disaster risks does Woodward face?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates Woodward County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, drought, hail.

How many schools are in Woodward?

Woodward has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.

How many registered sex offenders are in Woodward?

Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Woodward. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.

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