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Watson, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Effingham County County
Watson, IL
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 $68,625 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,141. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,237 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watson is $93,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,759. Median rent is $750/month, with 16.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Watson reports 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,241/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Watson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watson has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.