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Watonga, OK
City in Blaine County, Oklahoma.
Population
2,623
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
696
ZIP codes
0
Watonga and its ZIP codes
Watonga at a glance
- Watonga is about 12 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 131st most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $54,081 a year, 17% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,700 (55% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $784 a month.
Local data for Watonga, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Watonga, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,081
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$89,700
Median rent
$784/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (349), Mexican Americans (312), Irish Americans (193).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blaine County. PPP loans are for Watonga.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,394
3,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,243
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.53M
FY 2026, $9,792 per person
How people get to work
Watonga, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Watonga, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 24°F
31.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watonga, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities near Watonga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HitchcockTown | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| GreenfieldTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Eagle CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| FayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| CantonTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| LoyalTown | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| OkeeneTown | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| OakwoodTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| HomesteadCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| LongdaleTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| GearyCity | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| ThomasCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| BridgeportCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| CalumetTown | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| IsabellaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3 |
| HydroTown | 25 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watonga, OK in?
- Watonga is in Blaine County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Watonga, OK?
- About 2,623 people live in Watonga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watonga?
- Nearby places include Hitchcock (6.5 mi), Greenfield (10 mi), Eagle City (12 mi), Fay (15 mi), Canton (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023