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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
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.
Woodward strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Woodward to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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