Watts, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Delaware County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
196 Population 370/sq mi density
$33,750 Median Income $18,511 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $184,582 Zillow
$729 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $729/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Watts, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,750
55% below
$18,511 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $184,582
Median Rent
$729/mo
37% below
14.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
357/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
34.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
40% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Watts Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
30%
Rent
63%
Poverty
275%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Watts a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Watts residents earn a median household income of $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,511. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Watts is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,582. Median rent is $729/month, with 14.7% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Watts reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 357/100K.

Education

9.4% of adults in Watts hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Watts has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population196
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density370/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$18,511
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty34.1%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$729
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$184,582
Housing Units127
Rent Burden14.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property357/100K

Health

Obesity45.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death13,171/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation985 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute35 min
Broadband59.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Watts was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
37.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.