Jobs, pay and daily life in Woodward, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Woodward is a city in Oklahoma with 11,882 residents. The median household earns $54,463 a year and the median rent is $839 a month, which is 18.5% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Woodward compares. Among the 60 largest places in Oklahoma, Woodward is #40 by population, #59 for remote work (#1 = most), #8 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #48 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Woodward County, is #13 of 77 counties for average pay ($55,096).
Woodward has 11,882 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.3% of the population of Oklahoma. It covers 13 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 906 people per square mile. The median age is 35.2, 5% younger than the state median (35.2 against 37.0).
The median gross rent is $839 a month (rent plus utilities), 17% below the state median ($839 against $1,014). Over a year that is 18.5% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $157,800, which is 2.9 times the median household income ($54,463); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 64.8% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (64.8% against 65.8%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Woodward County was 3.4%. 66.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Woodward County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 79.5% drive alone, 0.6% use public transit, 1.7% walk, 2.1% work from home. 10.6% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, about the same as the state average (10.6% against 10.4%).
18.6% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% below the state share (18.6% against 28.4%). 6.5% of residents were born outside the United States, about the same as the state share (6.5% against 6.4%). The poverty rate is 17.2%, 12% above the state rate (17.2% against 15.3%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 84°F (29.1°C), and the coolest is Jan at 35°F (1.9°C). About 628 mm (25 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jun is the wettest month (97 mm) and Jan the driest (20 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Clinton (68 miles, rent 5% higher); Elk City (72 miles, rent 12% higher); Weatherford (73 miles, rent 4% lower); Enid (85 miles, rent 9% higher). Rent differences are against Woodward; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 915 federal postings open in Oklahoma (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 15.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 9.2% |
| Construction | 9.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 8.9% |
| Public administration | 8.0% |
| Other services | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 4.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Information | 1.2% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Woodward lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward County | 20,158 | $1,444 million | $71,621 | 8,023 | 834 | $55,096 | -3.6% | 3.4% | 9,418 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 1,104 | 16.4% | $32,022 | 1.38 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 878 | 13.0% | $91,431 | 28.93 |
| Health care and social assistance | 860 | 12.8% | $47,286 | 0.75 |
| Accommodation and food services | 849 | 12.6% | $18,928 | 1.16 |
| Construction | 567 | 8.4% | $65,584 | 1.35 |
| Manufacturing | 380 | 5.6% | $103,615 | 0.58 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 289 | 4.3% | $44,898 | 1.20 |
| Finance and insurance | 286 | 4.2% | $78,739 | 0.88 |
| Utilities | 266 | 3.9% | $92,903 | 8.72 |
| Wholesale trade | 247 | 3.7% | $68,802 | 0.78 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 181 | 2.7% | $79,990 | 0.53 |
| Professional and technical services | 154 | 2.3% | $49,838 | 0.28 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 148 | 2.2% | $44,837 | 2.28 |
| Administrative and waste services | 146 | 2.2% | $39,466 | 0.31 |
| Real estate and rental | 138 | 2.0% | $46,837 | 1.11 |
| Management of companies | 87 | 1.3% | $136,781 | 0.64 |
| Information | 85 | 1.3% | $40,585 | 0.57 |
| Educational services | 41 | 0.6% | $24,626 | 0.25 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 34 | 0.5% | $14,497 | 0.25 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 2.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.6% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,463 |
| Income per person | $34,644 |
| Median gross rent per month | $839 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 18.5% |
| Median home value | $157,800 |
| Homeowners | 64.8% |
| Poverty rate | 17.2% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 4.50%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 18.6% |
| Born abroad | 6.5% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 66.6% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 35 | 20 |
| Feb | 3.5 | 38 | 24 |
| Mar | 9.7 | 49 | 39 |
| Apr | 15.0 | 59 | 60 |
| May | 20.7 | 69 | 83 |
| Jun | 26.4 | 80 | 97 |
| Jul | 29.1 | 84 | 67 |
| Aug | 27.8 | 82 | 79 |
| Sep | 23.1 | 74 | 46 |
| Oct | 15.2 | 59 | 63 |
| Nov | 8.4 | 47 | 23 |
| Dec | 2.5 | 36 | 27 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | OK | 68 mi | 8,388 | $58,207 | $883 |
| Elk City | OK | 72 mi | 11,361 | $51,272 | $943 |
| Weatherford | OK | 73 mi | 12,004 | $54,704 | $804 |
| Enid | OK | 85 mi | 50,653 | $62,125 | $914 |
| Liberal | KS | 95 mi | 19,316 | $63,706 | $900 |
| Pratt | KS | 95 mi | 6,577 | $63,819 | $798 |
| Dodge City | KS | 98 mi | 27,613 | $68,721 | $1,045 |
| El Reno | OK | 101 mi | 18,557 | $56,219 | $968 |
| Piedmont | OK | 106 mi | 8,342 | $104,441 | $1,544 |
| Yukon | OK | 111 mi | 25,529 | $75,273 | $1,274 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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11,882 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$839 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 18.5% of the median household income.
$54,463 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.4% (BLS county, Woodward County (latest month 2026M09)).
Oklahoma. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.