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Watonga, OK

Watonga, OK.

Population: 3,260 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Watonga, OK is $101,450 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $132,000 after a median 69 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$101,450

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$101,450
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+45.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$106,183
House Price Index (state)
387.4 (+1.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$132,000
Median list price
$146,450
Median price per sqft
$72
1-year sale-price change
-21.0%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
27
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$775/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,021/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,217/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,342/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
Schools include
WATONGA ES, WATONGA HS, WATONGA MS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, hail, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
32.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Oklahoma City National Memorial (60 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Lamle Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Vance Air Force Base (END) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL WATONGA, INC
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-20 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
51.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.8%
Median annual property tax
$754
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
63.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,292
Average weekly wage
$1,059
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Mining, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WatongaState medianUS median
Median home value$101,450$185,598$288,527
Median sale price$132,000$213,750$325,000
Median days on market69 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$754$830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Watonga, OK?
$101,450.
What is the median sale price in Watonga, OK?
$132,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Watonga, OK?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Watonga, OK?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,021/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Watonga, OK?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, hail, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Watonga, OK?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Watonga, OK?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Watonga, OK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Watonga, OK?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Watonga, OK?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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