At a Glance
Median Income
$33,750
$18,511 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $184,582
Median Rent
$729/mo
14.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
323/100K
645/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
34.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watts 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
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 323 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 645/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population196
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density370/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
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
F
Violent323/100K
Property645/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault323/100K
Burglary645/100K
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
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
Broadband91.0%
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.
28.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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