Crops and livestock were driven through the town to the railroad stockyards. In the summer of 1901 the railroad was extended west of Weatherford and some of the businesses followed.
Weatherford/Hydro enjoys all 4 seasons. Temperatures in July range from 71 to 96 degrees. The average temperature range in January is between 24 to 46 degrees.
Annual average precipitation is 29.9 inches. The winter brings an average of 11 inches of snow.
Public schools in Weatherford include Burcham Elementary, Weatherford East and West Elementary Schools, Weatherford Middle School and Weatherford High School. Colleges and Universities in and near Weatherford include Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Cameron University, Southern Nazarene University, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City University, the University of Central Oklahoma and others.
Hospital and medical centers in and near Weatherford and Hydro include Southwestern Memorial Hospital, Clinton Indian Hospital, Integris Clinton Regional Hospital and Cordell Memorial Hospital.
Gen. Thomas P. Stafford Museum is located at the airport and houses a collection
of model military aircraft, NASA photographs and other interesting items
collected and donated by Gen. Stafford. His distinguished military career
included 16 years as a record-setting and pioneering astronaut. Also displayed
are full-size replicas of the "Wright Flyer" and the "Spirit of St. Louis" as well as space satellites and a full size Titan rocket. The 3-stone memorial is a tribute to Custer County soldiers who died in the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The City of Weatherford Pioneer
Center has become well known and established as both a senior citizen center and
community center.
Weatherford has 12 parks covering some 650 acres with many picnic and play areas. If you love sports, Weatherford/Hydro is the place to be in western Oklahoma.
From little league baseball to high school football, to college basketball, to a
top rate golf course, this is a center for sporting events of all levels.
Whether you are a participant or a spectator, chances are you'll find what you
are looking for.
Indoor, outdoor, seasonal and year-round offerings cater to the sports enthusiast and the hobbyist alike. Home to NCAA's Division II member Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford has been the home to numerous National Championships. With a total of 11 men's and women's programs and top rate facilities, SWOSU continues its sports tradition.
Known for sportsmanship and winning tradition, Weatherford is also home to the
Weatherford Eagles. Competing in high school football, baseball, soccer, wrestling, golf, track and cross-country, the Eagles are known to have one of the most supportive fan bases in the state.
If you're more of a duffer, the 18-hole Weatherford Prairie West Golf Club is located northeast of Rader Park.
We've only touched on the high points of the many opportunities and activities our area offers. Come on by our United Country office the first chance you get and let us know about your real estate dreams.