Population in Watova stands at 35 — placing it among the smaller communities of Nowata County, Oklahoma. Median household income is $31,250 — well below the state average.
Definition and scope
Located in Nowata County, Oklahoma, Watova operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.
Who lives here
Watova has approximately 35 residents. The median age is 49.0 years. Roughly 100% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $-666,666,666.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
White (non-Hispanic): 62.9%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Watova is $31,250. Poverty rate stands at 14.3%. Educational attainment: 8.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Watova:
Public schools: 8
Public libraries: 1
Fire stations: 3
Police stations: 3
Hospitals: 1
Getting around
The nearest commercial airport serving Watova is Belleview Landing Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Nowata County Courthouse.
Geography and climate
Watova sits at an elevation of 756 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding
April 2024 · Major disaster declaration · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4776-OK
Severe Winter Storms
February 2021 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4587-OK
Severe Winter Storm
February 2021 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3555-OK
COVID-19 Pandemic Federal Disaster
January 2020 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance only (institutional reimbursement) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4530-OK
COVID-19 Emergency
January 2020 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance only (institutional reimbursement) · EM-3462-OK
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
April 2019 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4453-OK
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding
May 2019 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4438-OK
Dld Fire Complex
November 2015 · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · incident type: fire · FM-5117-OK
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
May 2015 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4222-OK
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
May 2013 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4117-OK
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
April 2012 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4064-OK
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
May 2011 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1989-OK
Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm
January 2011 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1985-OK
Severe Winter Storm
January 2011 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3316-OK
Severe Winter Storm
January 2010 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1883-OK
Severe Winter Storm
December 2009 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1876-OK
Severe Winter Storm
January 2010 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3308-OK
Severe Storms And Flooding
June 2008 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1775-OK
Severe Winter Storms
December 2007 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1735-OK
Severe Winter Storms
December 2007 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3280-OK
Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes
June 2007 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1712-OK
Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding
May 2007 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1707-OK
Severe Winter Storms And Flooding
January 2007 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3272-OK
Extreme Wildfire Threat
November 2005 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · incident type: fire · DR-1623-OK
Hurricane Katrina (hosted evacuees, no local impact)
August 2005 · Emergency declaration · hosted federal evacuees (no local impact) · EM-3219-OK
Severe Storms And Tornadoes
May 2003 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1465-OK
Severe Winter Ice Storm
January 2002 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1401-OK
Severe Winter Ice Storm
December 2000 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · DR-1355-OK
Codes & laws coverage
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00-7149Delmarva Power & Light Company, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings · source
00-453Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request · source