At a Glance
Median Income
$35,417
$29,919 per capita
Home Value
$35,400
Zillow: $107,635
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
20.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.2% (67% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population190
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density950/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$29,919
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$724M
Avg Weekly Wage$911
Housing
A+
Home Value$35,400
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$107,635
Housing Units104
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,390/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation150 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband59.1%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Watson was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.