Watova, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Nowata County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
37 Population 65/sq mi density
$32,083 Median Income $15,416 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$32,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Watova, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,083
57% below
$15,416 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Watova Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Watova's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
43%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Watova a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Watova residents earn a median household income of $32,083 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,416. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 205 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Education

8.1% of adults in Watova hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Watova has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population37
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$32,083
Per Capita$15,416
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$253M
Avg Weekly Wage$872

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$143,693
Housing Units19
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,633/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation740 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Watova was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.