The Town FilesMooreland, Oklahoma
Town in Woodward County · population 1,178 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,300
- Household income
- $54,728
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 32.4
Mooreland is a town of 1,178 people in Woodward County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $147,300, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for families than 96% of Oklahoma towns, better for retirees than 90% of Oklahoma towns, more upscale than 88% of Oklahoma towns.
How Mooreland ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mooreland is worth $147,300, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $54,728, which is more affordable than 36% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $863 a month. 76.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mooreland | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,300 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $863 | $830 |
| Median household income | $54,728 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.4% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Mooreland
| People | Mooreland | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 34.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 86.0% |
Weather in Mooreland
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 26.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 113 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mooreland since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 26, 1991 about 0.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on September 16, 1962.
Severe weather in Woodward County since 1996
Woodward County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | Fire | FM-5618: 43 Fire |
| April 6, 2024 | Fire | FM-5491: 57 Fire |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Woodward County
Woodward County had 8,023 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,096 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Mooreland itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Mooreland
2 public schools with 570 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOORELAND ES | PK-8 | 412 | 16.5 |
| MOORELAND HS | 9-12 | 158 | 10.5 |
Towns near Mooreland
- Woodward, OK11.1 mi · 12,133 people · home $157,800
- Waynoka, OK20.3 mi · 708 people · home $81,700
- Vici, OK20.6 mi · 611 people · home $116,700
- Seiling, OK25.5 mi · 850 people · home $163,600
Mooreland questions
Is Mooreland, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mooreland scores better for retirees than 90% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 81%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.4).
How much does a house cost in Mooreland?
The median owner-occupied home in Mooreland is valued at $147,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,728, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $863 a month.
What is the weather like in Mooreland?
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.7 inches of precipitation a year and 12.7 inches of snow.
Does Mooreland get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mooreland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 26, 1991. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)