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Woods County, OK
7 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Woods County, Oklahoma.
Population
8,596
Land area
1,286sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Woods County
Woods County at a glance
- Woods County is 89% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,275 a year, 18% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,600 (30% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $850 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Alva (4,982), Waynoka (926) and Freedom (132).
Local data for Woods County, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woods County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,275
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$139,600
Prices +3.1% in a year
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,604), Irish Americans (814), Mexican Americans (512).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,327
3,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,135
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.6M
FY 2026, $5,872 per person
PPP loans
$28.1M
1,063 loans, 3,132 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Woods County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woods County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
875
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woods County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Woods County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Woods County, OK?
- Alva is the largest city or town in Woods County, with about 4,982 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Woods County?
- Woods County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 73716, 73717, 73731, 73746, 73842.
- What is the population of Woods County, OK?
- About 8,596 people live in Woods County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Woods County?
- Woods County borders Woodward County, Major County, Alfalfa County, Barber County, KS, Harper County, Comanche County, KS.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023