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Watonga, OK


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Watonga, Oklahoma

Watonga, Oklahoma is 54 miles W of Edmond, Oklahoma (center to center) and 56 miles NW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is in Blaine county. The population of the city is 4,658.

The People and Families of Watonga

In Watonga, about 35% of adults are married.

Approximately 39% of Watonga is non-white. The city is home to people of a variety of races.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Watonga.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Watonga had a median family income of $31,391. Notably, Watonga is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Watonga political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Watonga Housing

Of the housing in Watonga, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Watonga, 94% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Watonga features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Watonga strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyWatonga Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWatonga Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWatonga Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%Watonga Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Watonga Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Watonga Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Watonga, OK

Comparing Watonga to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime58

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