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Watson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Livingston Parish County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,503
Population
1,566/sq mi density
$147,500
Median Income
$38,269 per capita
$245,000
Home Value
$253,522 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
809
Violent Crime/100K
7,748 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$147,500 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$245,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
809 violent crimes/100K (113% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Watson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 64 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,566/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5749°N, 90.9508°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Livingston Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.9 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in |
Watson has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.7").