Watson, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
62 Population 564/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $23,076 per capita
$29,200 Home Value $158,555 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$29,200 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Watson, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,000
36% below
$23,076 per capita
Home Value
$29,200
90% below
Zillow: $158,555
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
10%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Watson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $48,000 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,076. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Watson is $29,200 , 90% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,555. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

9.6% of adults in Watson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Watson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population62
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$48,000
Per Capita$23,076
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$29,200
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$158,555
Housing Units51
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation899 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.5%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Watson was built in 1961.
26.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (59 miles).
35.5% of the population has a disability.