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Woodward, Oklahoma

city · Woodward County

At a glance

11,882
Population
$157,800
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$131,348
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$839/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$54,463
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
20.4 min
Average commute
90.9%
Homes with broadband
99.28%
Locations with fiber available
7.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost27% below
For business: Oklahoma is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college47 mi
Nearest community college92 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates86.6%
College graduates18.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Woodward Economic Development
The Woodward Industrial Foundation is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of economic and community development in Woodward and surrounding areas. Since 1956, it has collaborated with local, state, and national leaders to champion Woodward’s interests while fostering economic diversity across Northwest Oklahoma.
region OKLAHOMA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Oklahoma Economic Development Authority (OEDA) is a public trust, sub-state planning district, and a Council of Local Governments represented by cities/towns, counties, and rural water districts in Northwest Oklahoma. It serves Beaver, Cimarron, Dewey, Ellis, Harper, Texas, Woods, and Woodward counties and assists with federal grant opportunities for the OEDA region as part of its Economic Development District status.
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

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