Watson Township, IL
Living in Watson Township
Bikeability19
Walkability46
Commute97
Public Transit25
Affordability89
Public Safety91
Airports12
Hospitals64
Colleges50
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Schools11
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Residents
3.2kPopulation-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
$53kMedian 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
$126kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$525Median 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
Sacred Heart Elementary School
5 miles, N
St Anthony Grade School
6 miles, N
St Anthony High School
6 miles, N
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Watson Township, IL
Eastern Illinois University
35 miles, NE
Greenville University
49 miles, W
Millikin University
60 miles, NW
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
65 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watson Township, IL
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
6 miles, N
Clay County Hospital
25 miles, S
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
29 miles, NW
Fayette County Hospital
31 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Watson Township, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
70 miles, N
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
79 miles, SW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
83 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
88 miles, SE