Watson, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Effingham County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

616 Population 565/sq mi density

$68,625 Median Income $26,141 per capita

$93,900 Home Value $160,759 Zillow

$750 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

412 Violent Crime/100K 3,241 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$68,625 median income, 2.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$93,900 home value, $750/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

412 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Watson (4)

LITHIA SPRINGS

STANDARD

102 sites 4.7/5 (577 reviews) $18–$36/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Birding, Biking, Canoeing, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddling, Wildlife Viewing, Swimming, Water Activities

Lithia Springs Campground sits on the eastern shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. This facility has a variety of amenities and...

Reserve

COON CREEK (IL)

STANDARD

180 sites 4.5/5 (272 reviews) $18–$48/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Coon Creek is a large campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. Families enjoy the playground, s...

Reserve

LONE POINT

STANDARD

61 sites 4.5/5 (137 reviews) $16–$240/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

DAY USE AREA, VISITOR CENTER, PICNICKING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Lone Point is a secluded campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. This facility has a variety...

Reserve

OPOSSUM CREEK

STANDARD

64 sites 4.3/5 (142 reviews) $16–$32/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Opossum Creek Recreation Area has a quiet campground that sits on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville in the heart of central Illinois. The lake and...

Reserve