Watson Township, IL

Living in Watson Township

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 46
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 50
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Schools 11
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Residents

3.2k Population -36 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$4k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector75%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$126k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$525 Median Monthly Rent +$141 (2010–19)
86% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas49%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Watson Township

United States45
Illinois50
Effingham County17

Property Crime in Watson Township

United States48
Illinois43
Effingham County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 5
Feb 33 3 4
Mar 43 3 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 33 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watson Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Watson Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Watson Township, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Watson Township, IL

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Greenville University
49 miles, W
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Millikin University
60 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Watson Township, IL

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Clay County Hospital
25 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Watson Township, IL

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