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Watson, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Desha County County
Watson, AR
At a Glance
How Watson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Watson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Watson residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,919. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watson is $35,400 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,635. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Watson reports 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,244/100K.
Education
5.6% of adults in Watson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.