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Weatherford, OK


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Weatherford, Oklahoma

Introduction to Weatherford, Oklahoma

Weatherford, Oklahoma, in Custer county, is 66 miles N of Lawton, Oklahoma and 67 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 9,859.

Weatherford History

Weatherford was first settled in 1892. The first post office of the area was established in August 1893. It was initially known as Weatherford Settlement, named after William J. Weatherford, the deputy U.S. Marshal and one of the earliest settlers in the area. The Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad first entered the area in the early 1898. The original town site was founded on August 6, 1898. The city was incorporated in the same year.

Weatherford and nearby Attractions

  • Crowder Lake State Park
  • Stafford Air & Space Museum
  • T.B. Ferguson House

Things To Do In Weatherford

Crowder Lake State Park and the Red Rock Canyon State Park. Rader Park and Weber Park provide amenities for several recreational opportunities. The Prairie West Golf Club at Weatherford provides options for a quick game of golf. The T.B. Ferguson House is a historical landmark.

Weatherford Transportation

Will Rodgers World Airport is the nearest major airport.

Weatherford Higher Education

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is the local institution of higher education. Cameron University, Oklahoma City Community College and Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City are also located nearby.

High Points

Weatherford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyWeatherford College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Weatherford Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Weatherford Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Weatherford Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Weatherford Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Weatherford Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Weatherford, OK

Comparing Weatherford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity57
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women310
Well-Paid Single Men28
Senior Citizens21
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income49
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime44

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