Watson, IL
Living in Watson
Bikeability2
Walkability8
Commute86
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports21
Hospitals64
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
824Population+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
$54kMedian 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
$75kMedian Home Value-$500 (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$423Median 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
Sacred Heart Elementary School
6 miles, N
St Anthony Grade School
7 miles, N
St Anthony High School
7 miles, N
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
10 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Watson, IL
Eastern Illinois University
38 miles, NE
Greenville University
46 miles, W
Millikin University
60 miles, N
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
68 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watson, IL
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
7 miles, N
Clay County Hospital
24 miles, S
Fayette County Hospital
29 miles, W
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
29 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Watson, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
72 miles, N
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
76 miles, SW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
82 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
88 miles, SE