Watson, MN
Living in Watson
Bikeability13
Walkability46
Commute97
Public Transit15
Affordability96
Public Safety96
Airports28
Hospitals73
Colleges62
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Schools73
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Residents
193Population-103 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College55%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office47%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked4%
Housing
$57kMedian Home Value-$1.5k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$404Median Monthly Rent+$125 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K56%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas54%
Utility gas7%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watson
United States45
Minnesota28
Chippewa County12
Property Crime in Watson
United States48
Minnesota45
Chippewa County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 30 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watson
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding26
Tornado25
Blizzard16
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watson, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watson, MN
Central Minnesota Christian School
30 miles, E
School of St Peter
31 miles, SW
St Edward School
32 miles, S
Community Christian School
37 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Watson, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
38 miles, S
University of Minnesota-Morris
40 miles, N
South Dakota State University
68 miles, SW
Saint Johns University
79 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watson, MN
Chippewa County Hospital
6 miles, SE
Johnson Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SW
Appleton Municipal Hospital
17 miles, NW
Avera Granite Falls
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Watson, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
92 miles, NE
Joe Foss Field
109 miles, SW
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
125 miles, NE