Weatherford, OK

Weatherford, Oklahoma

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

The People and Families of Weatherford

In Weatherford, about 43% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Weatherford.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weatherford had a median family income of $41,401. The typical family in Weatherford is better off than most in Oklahoma. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Weatherford favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,475. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Weatherford Housing

Weatherford has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 50% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Weatherford, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Oklahoma, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Weatherford, 94% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Weatherford can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Weatherford, OK

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Weatherford Almanac

Weatherford Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Weatherford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Weatherford residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Weatherford Hospitals

SOUTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
215 NORTH KANSAS
(580) 772-5551
Emergency Service: No

Wal-Mart in Weatherford

Weatherford High Schools (2004)

WEATHERFORD HS
1500 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET
580-772-3385
Serves 528 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Weatherford Colleges

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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