Watson, LA
Living in Watson
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
12
Public Transit
1
Affordability
39
Public Safety
67
Airports
31
Hospitals
47
Colleges
46
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.3k
Population
-192 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-25% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone39%
Economy
$92k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
39 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Private sector88%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office28%
Service3%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$190k
Median Home Value
+$32k (2010–19)
24%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
84%
Owner-Occupied
-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199942%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$150K to $199K52%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
Utility gas40%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watson
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
Livingston Parish40
Property Crime in Watson
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
Livingston Parish70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (15%)(82%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump87%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watson
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado41
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watson, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watson, LA
Amite Christian School
2 miles, SW
Central Private School
7 miles, W
Community Christian Academy
8 miles, SE
Victory Academy
8 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Watson, LA
Southern University and A & M College
15 miles, W
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
15 miles, SW
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
16 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watson, LA
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge
10 miles, S
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge
10 miles, SW
Lane Regional Medical Center
12 miles, NW
Womans Hospital
12 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Watson, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
12 miles, W
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
58 miles, SE
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
67 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
108 miles, NW