Watkins, IA
Living in Watkins
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute45
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports17
Hospitals85
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
78Population-86 (2010–19)
61 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
40%Family Households-60% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years62%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate61%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree22%
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone60%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income-$61k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
$25K to $49K57%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K11%
Employers
Private sector100%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation43%
Sales and office17%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value-$36k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
89%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K36%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
LP gas13%
Utility gas60%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watkins
United States45
Iowa35
Cedar Rapids Metro Area25
Benton County13
Property Crime in Watkins
United States48
Iowa43
Cedar Rapids Metro Area54
Benton County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watkins
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding25
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watkins, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watkins, IA
Central Lutheran School
7 miles, N
Holy Family-St Jude Center-Lasalle Center
15 miles, E
Trinity Lutheran School
16 miles, E
Xavier High School
16 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Watkins, IA
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
14 miles, E
Coe College
18 miles, E
Mount Mercy University
19 miles, NE
University of Iowa
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watkins, IA
Compass Memorial Healthcare
8 miles, SW
St Lukes Hospital
18 miles, E
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
18 miles, E
Virginia Gay Hospital
19 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Watkins, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
14 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
51 miles, NW
Dubuque Regional Airport
74 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
82 miles, E