Watkins, MN
Living in Watkins
Bikeability5
Walkability22
Commute50
Public Transit6
Affordability100
Public Safety81
Airports39
Hospitals94
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
944Population-304 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
48%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate41%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector84%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office16%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$1.4k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$449Median Monthly Rent+$209 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas73%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watkins
United States45
Minnesota28
Meeker County15
Property Crime in Watkins
United States48
Minnesota45
Meeker County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watkins
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding14
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watkins, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watkins, MN
Holy Cross School
7 miles, NE
St Boniface School
10 miles, N
Sts Peter & Paul School
11 miles, NW
St Wendelin School
12 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Watkins, MN
College of Saint Benedict
18 miles, N
Saint Johns University
18 miles, N
Saint Cloud State University
21 miles, NE
Crown College
44 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watkins, MN
Meeker Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SW
Centra Care Health Paynesville
15 miles, W
St Cloud Hospital
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Watkins, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
23 miles, NE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
76 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
135 miles, SE