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Custer County, OK
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Custer County, Oklahoma.
Population
28,259
Land area
989sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Custer County
Custer County at a glance
- Custer County is 51% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,738, 8% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,500 (9% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $824 a month.
- Its largest cities are Weatherford (12,004), Clinton (8,388) and Thomas (1,170).
Local data for Custer County, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools18
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks20
- Post Offices6
- Parks23
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants102
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Custer County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,738
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$181,500
Prices +5.8% in a year
Median rent
$824/mo
Homeownership
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher
31.7%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,185), German Americans (4,843), Irish Americans (2,800).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,151
12,820 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$196M
FY 2026, $6,872 per person
PPP loans
$80.33M
2,092 loans, 10,394 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$94.74K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Custer County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Custer County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
865
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 25°F
31.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Custer County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Custer County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Custer County, OK?
- Weatherford is the largest city or town in Custer County, with about 12,004 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Custer County?
- Custer County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 73096, 73601, 73620, 73625, 73639.
- What is the population of Custer County, OK?
- About 28,259 people live in Custer County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Custer County?
- Custer County borders Caddo County, Beckham County, Washita County, Blaine County, Dewey County, Roger Mills County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023