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Woodward, Oklahoma

Introduction to Woodward, Oklahoma

Woodward, Oklahoma, in Woodward county, is 119 miles NW of Edmond, Oklahoma and 124 miles NW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is home to some 11,853 residents.

Woodward History

Woodward was founded in 1887. The area was settled on September 16, 1893. It was named in honor of Brinton W. Woodward, a railroad director. The first government building in Woodward was constructed in 1893. It became a designated court town for the Western District of Oklahoma by an Act of Congress in 1911. The courthouse was constructed in 1918. The city is the county seat of Woodward County, which was created in 1893.

Woodward and nearby Attractions

  • Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum
  • Boiling Springs State Park
  • Cooper Wildlife Management Area
  • Selman Bat Cave
  • Crystal Beach Park
  • Plaza Shopping Center

Things To Do In Woodward

Woodward offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation, as one can visit the Cyrstal Beach Lake and the Boiling Springs State Park. A visit to the Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum will provide insight into the history of this area. The Plaza Shopping Center and the Westgate Shopping Center are the local shopping centers. Woodward hosts the Woodward County Fair every August.

Woodward Transportation

Will Rodgers World is the nearest major airport.

Woodward Higher Education

Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Barton County Community College and Cameron University are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWoodward Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Woodward Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Woodward Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Woodward Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Woodward Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 16%Woodward Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Woodward Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 18%Woodward People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Woodward, OK

Comparing Woodward 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
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Men49
Well-Paid Single Women39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty48
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better49
Median Family Income39

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime57

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