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Woodward, OK

Cost of living in Woodward County, OK

Estimated monthly cost
$2,773/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,260 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $787 28%
Federal tax $481 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $310 11%
Energy $184 7%
State tax $156 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Woodward County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$770
per month
1 bedroom
$787
per month
2 bedroom
$1,033
per month
3 bedroom
$1,269
per month
4 bedroom
$1,735
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Woodward County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$65,060
per year
Individual earnings
$39,501
per year
Per capita
$35,404
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Woodward County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$178,000
Annual property tax
$1,105

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Woodward County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$48
per month
Annual total
$2,208
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Woodward County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.1%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Woodward County

State and local tax rates for Oklahoma.

State income tax
4.8%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.5%
Combined sales tax
9.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Woodward County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.9 min
Drive alone
78.8%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
2.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Woodward County

What it costs to live in Woodward County each month.

Single person
$2,773
per month
  • Rent $787
  • Energy $184
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $310
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $481
  • State tax $156
Couple
$4,110
per month
  • Rent $1,033
  • Energy $221
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $514
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $735
  • State tax $258
Family
$6,462
per month
  • Rent $1,269
  • Energy $276
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $779
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $735
  • State tax $258

Frequently asked questions about Woodward County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Woodward County?

In Woodward County, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $787 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,033 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,269 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Woodward County?

In Woodward County, OK, the average household income is $65,060 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,501 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Woodward County?

The estimated cost of living in Woodward County, OK is approximately $2,773 per month for a single person, $4,110 for a couple, $6,462 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Woodward County?

The combined sales tax rate in Woodward County, OK is 8.97%, which includes the Oklahoma state rate of 4.50% plus an average local rate of 4.47%.

Is Woodward County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Woodward County, OK would need approximately $2,773 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,060 per year ($5,422 per month). Woodward County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Woodward County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Woodward County, OK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Woodward County?

The average home value in Woodward County, OK is $178,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,105, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Woodward County compare to other areas?

You can compare Woodward County, OK with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Woodward County is in the Woodward, OK metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources