What are the schools like in Watonga, OK?

Watonga is served primarily by WATONGA. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Watonga?

The median household income in Watonga, OK is $47,328 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.3%.

What is the weather like in Watonga, OK?

Watonga has an average high temperature of 48.7°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.7 inches.

Watonga, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Watonga, OK affordable or expensive?

Watonga's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Watonga is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $101,900 and the median rent is $856 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Watonga, OK?

Watonga has a violent crime rate of 309.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1045.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Watonga, OK a Good Place to Live?

Watonga is a small town of 2,651 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $47,328 and a 14.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Watonga stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Watonga is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Watonga city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.4

Watonga's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Watonga costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Watonga, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$101,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$856	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,328	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Watonga's violent crime rate is 309.8 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

309.8 /100k

Property Crime

1045.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Watonga is served primarily by WATONGA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Watonga, OK	National Avg
School District	WATONGA	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Watonga sees average highs of 48.7°F in January and 94.6°F in July, with 31.8 inches of annual precipitation and 4.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Watonga, OK
Average High — January	48.7°F
Average High — July	94.6°F
Annual Precipitation	31.8"
Annual Snowfall	4.7"

Demographics

Metric	Watonga, OK	National Avg
Population	2,651	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.4%	22.2%
65 and over	10.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Greenfield, OK 8 mi Hitchcock, OK 9 mi Eagle City, OK 12 mi Fay, OK 14 mi Geary, OK 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Watonga

Watonga, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73772

Watonga vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Watonga, OK affordable or expensive?

Watonga's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Watonga roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $101,900 and median rent is $856/month.

What is the crime rate in Watonga, OK?

Watonga's violent crime rate is 309.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1045.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Watonga?

Public schools in Watonga are operated by WATONGA. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 5.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Watonga, OK a good place to live?

Watonga, OK has a population of 2,651, a median household income of $47,328, and an unemployment rate of 14.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Watonga?

Watonga averages 48.7°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.8 inches with about 4.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Watonga?

Watonga, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73772.

What is the population of Watonga?

The population of Watonga, Oklahoma is 2,651 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Watonga?

Key numbers for living in Watonga: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $101,900, median household income $47,328, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Watonga side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.