Watson, AR
Living in Watson
Bikeability18
Walkability55
Commute44
Public Transit20
Affordability100
Public Safety67
Airports28
Hospitals24
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
195Population+43 (2010–19)
59 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-29% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Black26%
Caucasian74%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate48%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone41%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income+$9.9k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K5%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector46%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office16%
Service36%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$50kMedian Home Value+$2.9k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
77%Owner-Occupied+25% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197935%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K50%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
LP gas30%
Utility gas11%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watson
United States45
Arkansas71
Desha County38
Property Crime in Watson
United States48
Arkansas71
Desha County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watson
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding79
Tornado55
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watson, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watson, AR
Bayou Academy
30 miles, E
Presbyterian Day School
31 miles, E
Kings Court Christian Academy
35 miles, S
St James Episcopal Day School
37 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Watson, AR
Delta State University
32 miles, E
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
50 miles, NW
Mississippi Valley State University
59 miles, SE
Philander Smith College
83 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watson, AR
Delta Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
McGehee Hospital
21 miles, S
Dewitt Hospital & Nursing Home, Inc
27 miles, N
Bolivar Medical Center
33 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Watson, AR
Monroe Regional Airport
106 miles, SW
Memphis International Airport
108 miles, NE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
129 miles, SE