Living here
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates91.4%
College graduates40.9%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Weatherford Economic Development
Weatherford Area Economic Development Foundation (WAEDF) aims to improve the quality of life in Weatherford, Oklahoma by promoting and developing business retention and expansion, attracting new businesses, creating new jobs, and diversifying Weatherford’s economic base. It supports the growth of Weatherford and its infrastructure, including the Weatherford Industrial Park, schools, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, the Weatherford Regional Hospital, the Weatherford Airport, and the downtown retail businesses.
region
South Western Oklahoma Development Authority
SWODA is a regional development authority serving Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills and Washita counties, providing services and technical assistance to strengthen local governments and promote orderly growth and development. Its mission is to strengthen local governments, promote growth and development, and improve quality of life by maximizing economic and social opportunities in the region.
state
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the central economic development agency for Oklahoma, working to create an environment that promotes jobs, investment and economic prosperity in the state, and to help Oklahoma businesses grow.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes