Watson Township, MI
Living in Watson Township
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute43
Public Transit1
Affordability78
Public Safety83
Airports18
Hospitals83
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.2kPopulation-179 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
79%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate45%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$160kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$469Median Monthly Rent+$180 (2010–19)
82%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas43%
Utility gas8%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watson Township
United States45
Michigan58
Allegan County23
Property Crime in Watson Township
United States48
Michigan43
Allegan County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 20 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watson Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding29
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watson Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watson Township, MI
East Martin Christian School
7 miles, E
St Margaret School
7 miles, S
St Stanislaus School
9 miles, N
St Therese Catholic School
9 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Watson Township, MI
Kalamazoo College
19 miles, S
Western Michigan University
19 miles, S
Davenport University
23 miles, NE
Hope College
25 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watson Township, MI
Allegan General Hospital
7 miles, W
Borgess Medical Center
19 miles, SE
Bronson Methodist Hospital
19 miles, S
Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Watson Township, MI
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
23 miles, S
Gerald R Ford International Airport
25 miles, NE
Muskegon County Airport
50 miles, NW
Capital Region International Airport
60 miles, E