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Watonga, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Blaine County County
Watonga, OK
At a Glance
How Watonga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watonga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Watonga a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Watonga residents earn a median household income of $50,765 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,741. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 280 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watonga is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,854. Median rent is $831/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Watonga reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,128/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.5% of adults in Watonga hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watonga has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.