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Woodward, OK

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Woodward, OK

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 41
Population11,976
Foreign Born3.6%
Population Density913people per mi²
Median Age35.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

67/100

33% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Woodward, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$25k
Comfortable $32k$47k
Luxury $110k+$170k+
Elite (Top 5%) $137k+$212k+
Affordability Ratio

129%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
20
Positive
25
Poor
2
Negative
5

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.6mi

Airport

Hospital Helipad

0.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Woodward, OK

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf2Nearest 1.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 5 mi
Marina0Nearest 14.1 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 84.1 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 2.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$61k+10.7%
19% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$406k
38% below US avg
College Educated
21.3%
39% below US avg
WFH
2.2%
85% below US avg
Homeownership
65.1%
Equal to US avg
Median Home
$164k
42% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 74% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+8.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+80.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.83 / 1k Residents9% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−62.6%
Burglary
4.80 / 1k Residents31% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.86 / 1k Residents45% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.43 / 1k Residents78% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Woodward, Oklahoma
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair9.0% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (180% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone7A~3°F min
Growing Season205 days290 frost-free
Annual Rainfall19.5"
Elevation1,913 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1398 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak913/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B-
FairInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 495 mi · coast 524 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$12.7M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:40:04.000Z

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