Weatherford Oklahoma Map

About Weatherford, Oklahoma

Weatherford is a locality in Custer County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 12,004. The population density is 605.1 people per km². Weatherford is located at 35.5262°N, 98.7076°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73096.

Weatherford, Oklahoma, unfolds across a gently rolling prairie landscape, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky feels vast enough to hold all the stories of the plains. It lies 53.2 miles west of Yukon, OK (from Yukon, OK: bearing 272°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-south-west of Hydro. The land here is a study in subtle hues, shifting from the pale gold of sun-baked grasses in summer to the muted ochre and rust of winter dormancy. Scattered farmsteads punctuate the expanse, their windmills turning with a slow, steady rhythm, and the air often carries the scent of turned earth or the faint, sweet perfume of ripening grain. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, shaped by wind and sun into a character that is both enduring and remarkably open, inviting the eye to wander and the spirit to breathe. The history of Weatherford is deeply intertwined with the westward expansion and the agricultural bounty of western Oklahoma. Founded in the early days of the Oklahoma Land Run, the town grew from a frontier settlement into a hub for the surrounding farming communities, its economy historically anchored in agriculture, particularly wheat and cattle ranching. Today, while these traditions persist, Weatherford has also diversified, with education playing a significant role, drawing students and faculty to its college and contributing to a youthful energy that balances the town’s deep roots. The presence of the Stafford Air & Space Museum, a testament to the area's connection to aviation history and innovation, offers a distinctive landmark, drawing visitors and reminding residents of the broader currents of progress that have touched even these wide-open spaces.

About This Weatherford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Weatherford, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.526163, -98.707574. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Weatherford and Custer County.

Detailed location data for Weatherford includes the ZIP code (73096), telephone area code (405, 572), county seat of Custer County (Arapaho), and school district assignment (Weatherford Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Weatherford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.