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Watson, MO

Missouri

Watson is a small town in Missouri with a population of 62. Residents earn $48,000 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
62 Population 564/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $23,076 per capita
$29,200 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$29,200 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,000
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $29,200
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.6%
72% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.7%
22% lower than US avg

How Watson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population62
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans52.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,000
Per Capita$23,076
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.7%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$29,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units51
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation899 ft (274 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband32.0%

Is Watson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Watson receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Watson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Watson is $48,000, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Watson is $29,200, 90% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Watson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Watson has a population of 62 with a density of 564 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%).

Population

62
Total Population
564
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Watson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.5%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Watson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Watson is $48,000, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Watson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,000
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.7%
22% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.2 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Watson is $29,200, 90% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$29,200
90% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.8%
Housing Units51
Median Year Built1961

Property Tax

Watson has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.3 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.3 inches
12% below US avg
Snowfall2.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density564/sq mi
Coordinates40.4769°N, 95.6205°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 32.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.6%
72% below US avg
High School+92.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density564/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access32.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.2 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.3%

Nearby Cities

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