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Watts, OK

Watts, OK.

Population: 2,241 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Watts, OK is $219,974 — up 9.6% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, heatwave, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$219,974

Median home value

+9.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$219,974
1-year appreciation
+9.6%
3-year appreciation
+23.8%
5-year appreciation
+58.1%
10-year appreciation
+128.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$219,974
House Price Index (state)
387.2 (+3.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
14

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
WATTS ES, WATTS HS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, tornado, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
52.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
172
Days with Moderate air quality
193
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pea Ridge National Military Park (41 mi)
National parks include
Pea Ridge National Military Park, Fort Smith National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Williams Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+98 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
18.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.0%
Median annual property tax
$579
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
55.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,301
Average weekly wage
$791
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

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

How it compares

WattsState medianUS median
Median home value$219,974$184,904$289,727
Median annual property tax$579$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 Watts, OK?
$219,974.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Watts, OK?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, tornado, wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in Watts, OK?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Watts, OK?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Watts, OK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Watts, OK?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Watts, OK?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Watts, OK?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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