Watts is a small town of 257 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $35,000
.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Watts stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Watts is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Watts 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: 86.8
Watts's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Watts costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Watts, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$683
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Watts's violent crime rate is 292.9 per 100,000 residents
— 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
292.9 /100k
Property Crime
1423.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Watts is served primarily by WATTS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Watts, OK
National Avg
School District
WATTS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Watts sees average highs of 49.3°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.5 inches of snow per year.
Watts's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Watts roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,500 and median rent is $683/month.
Watts's violent crime rate is 292.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1423.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Watts are operated by WATTS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Watts, OK has a population of 257, a median household income of $35,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Watts averages 49.3°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches
with about 12.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Watts, Oklahoma is 257 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Watts: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $87,500, median household income $35,000, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Watts side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.