Watson, IL

Living in Watson

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 8
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 49
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Schools 1
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Residents

824 Population +37 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
6% College-Educated -7% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian99%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate46%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$4.6k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -8% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office18%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Walked1%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$75k Median Home Value -$500 (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$423 Median Monthly Rent +$48 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197932%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K67%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
LP gas9%
Utility gas36%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Watson

United States45
Illinois50
Effingham County17

Property Crime in Watson

United States48
Illinois43
Effingham County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 5
Feb 33 3 3
Mar 43 3 2
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

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Watson, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Watson, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Watson, IL

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Greenville University
46 miles, W
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Millikin University
60 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Watson, IL

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Clay County Hospital
24 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Watson, IL

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