Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Only 1 of the 128 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower typical home value than Waynoka. Its National Register listings include First Congregational Church and Waynoka Telephone Exchange Building. Waynoka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Waynoka beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,160 in 1910, a peak of 2,018 in 1950, 708 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 1943 and 3 maps from 1969 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Waynoka, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Waynoka.
The typical Waynoka home is worth about $56,000, up 6.9% in a year, 75% below the Oklahoma typical home. 81% of households own their home in Waynoka, above both Oklahoma’s towns (62%) and U.S. towns (73%). Waynoka’s median rent is $752 a month.
| Waynoka | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $752 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Waynoka school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynoka EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 166 | A− |
| Waynoka HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 66 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (23% statewide); children under 18 are 34% of residents (24% statewide). 19% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Waynoka, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 29%. 19% of residents are 65 or older in Waynoka.
| Waynoka | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 19% | 20% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 19% | 16% | 18% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.3 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| Waynoka | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 17.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16.7% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.6% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.5% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.8% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.6% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.1% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.2% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 12.5% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.3% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.6% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.5% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 11.7% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.3% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities. Since 1985, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Waynoka.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Waynoka has chilly winters and hot summers. The July high in Waynoka is 96°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Waynoka for work: only 14% work in town. 21% of Waynoka residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Waynoka grew to 311 in 2023, 152 more than in 2013.
| Waynoka | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $52,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
2 crimes were reported in Waynoka in 2025: 2 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Waynoka is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Waynoka beats the Oklahoma average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| Waynoka | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 40% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 33% |
| What stands out | Waynoka | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.3% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 7.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Waynoka; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Waynoka residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
City in Oklahoma, United States
Waynoka is a city in Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located on U.S. Highway 281 and State Highway 14, seventy miles west of Enid. The population, which peaked at 2,018 in 1950, was 708 at the time of the 2020 Census.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Waynoka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
2 notable people were born here, including Scott Case and C.V. Wood.