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Population in 2022: 174 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -39.6%
Males: 84  (48.8%)
Females: 90  (51.2%)
Median resident age:

68.0 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 71674.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $30,134 (it was $17,143 in 2000)
Watson:

$30,134
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,796 (it was $13,631 in 2000)

Watson city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $47,054 (it was $20,700 in 2000)
Watson:

$47,054
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $68,523; detached houses: $77,697; mobile homes: $20,458

Median gross rent in 2022: $667.

March 2022 cost of living index in Watson: 77.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.7%
(10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 37.0% for Black residents)

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According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Watson, Arkansas as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Watson is 64 to 1.


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Ancestries: Dutch (21.2%), German (14.1%), American (9.4%), English (8.2%), African (7.1%), Irish (5.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 147 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 855 people per square mile   (low).

Watson, Arkansas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Watson city:

1.0% ($199)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (49.3 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (112.0 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (328.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Dumas, AR (3.6 miles ),
Rosedale, MS (3.7 miles ),
Mitchellville, AR (3.7 miles ),
Winchester, AR (3.9 miles),
Tillar, AR (4.1 miles ),
Reed, AR (4.1 miles ),
Gillett, AR (4.1 miles ),
Beulah, MS (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 33.89 N, Longitude: 91.26 W

Area code: 870

Distribution of median household income in Watson, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Watson, AR in 2022
Watson satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $54,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $54,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $54,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $58,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Watson, AR residents
Average permit cost in Watson, AR
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+2.1%).
Most common industries in Watson, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.6%)
  • Health care (12.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.2%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.2%)
  • Apparel (5.2%)
  • Jewelry, luggage, leather goods stores (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (35.6%)
  • Public administration (11.1%)
  • Paper (8.9%)
  • Truck transportation (6.7%)
  • Jewelry, luggage, leather goods stores (6.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.4%)
  • Apparel (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (15.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Machinery (5.8%)
  • Apparel (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Watson, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (17.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (17.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (13.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)

Average climate in Watson, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Watson-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1968, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.1 miles away from the Watson city center killed 5 people and injured 16 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/28/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.4 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Watson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 360% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 131.7 miles away from Watson center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 103.7 miles away from Watson center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 105.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 113.9 miles away from Watson center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 333.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 201.7 miles away from Watson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Desha County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Watson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Watson:

  • DUMAS NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DUMAS, AR)
  • DELTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; DUMAS, AR)

Airports located in Watson:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Watson:

  • Delta State University (about 32 miles; Cleveland, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,304)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 39 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 47 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (about 51 miles; Pine Bluff, AR; FT enrollment: 2,558)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 54 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 59 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock (about 85 miles; Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 9,227)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Watson: Watson Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (A), Watson Volunteer Fire Station 2 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Desha County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

70.5%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.7%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Watson (2011 data):

  • McGehee Bank: Teller's Window Branch at Highway 1, branch established on 1955/12/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $115.5 mil, Deposits: $96.8 mil, headquarters in Mcgehee, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Mcgehee Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan The

For population 15 years and over in Watson:

Marital status in Watson, AR
  • Never married: 8.6%
  • Now married: 69.5%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

For population 25 years and over in Watson:

  • High school or higher: 83.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
  • Unemployed: 12.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Watson, AR (based on Desha County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,17332
Black Protestant1,38010
Mainline Protestant8567
Catholic822
Other341
None4,483-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Desha County:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Desha County:

1.45 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Here:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.0%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Desha County:

33.6%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.7%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Watson:

49.0%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Watson:

42.0%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Watson:

29.7
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

16.2%
State:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

17.9%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Watson:

6.7
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Watson:

36.9%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Here:

48.5%
State:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Watson:

80.4%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Watson, AR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 3$1,484$5,9360$0
Water Supply 1$3,100$37,2000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$750
Totals for Government 4$4,584$13,7526$750

Watson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $7,000 ($40.23)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($40.23)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($40.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($34.48)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($34.48)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($11.49)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $27,000 ($155.17)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $17,000 ($97.70)

Watson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $71,000 ($408.05)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($17.24)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $7,000 ($40.23)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,000 ($22.99)
    Property: $3,000 ($17.24)

Watson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $331,000 ($1902.30)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $331,000 ($1902.30)

Watson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $115,000 ($660.92)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,000 ($17.24)

Strongest AM radio stations in Watson:

  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • KPBA (1270 AM; 5 kW; PINE BLUFF, AR; Owner: METRO BIRCH ENTERPRISES, INC)
  • WGVM (1260 AM; 2 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: MID-AMERICA BROADCASTING COMPANY,INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Watson:

  • KAFN (102.5 FM; GOULD, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDEW-FM (97.3 FM; DE WITT, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KXFE (106.9 FM; DUMAS, AR; Owner: METRO BIRCH ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WMJW (107.5 FM; ROSEDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Watson:

  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K53FB (Channel 53; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Watson fatal accident list:

Oct 7, 1984 02:18 PM, 1s1, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.0mTotal length
  • $440,000Total costs
  • 990Total average daily traffic
  • 73Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Watson)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Lat: 33.926778 Lon: -91.358194, Call Sign: WQBB590,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.005 MHz, Grant Date: 09/15/2004, Expiration Date: 09/15/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/15/2014, Certifier: Hd Spainhouer, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5606-C South Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:

  • Lat: 33.890944 Lon: -91.260694, Call Sign: WQRY927,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.857 MHz, Grant Date: 06/01/2023, Expiration Date: 08/16/2033, Certifier: Fred W Beatty, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • Lat: 33.824611 Lon: -91.280583, Call Sign: WQTY634,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.447 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2024, Expiration Date: 05/07/2034, Certifier: Jerry D Mc Mahan, Registrant: Reynolds Radio Service Inc, 1611 West Pine Street, Warren, AR 71671, Phone: (870) 226-5461, Fax: (870) 226-7465, Email:

  • 175 Gould Rd (Lat: 33.850722 Lon: -91.168528), Call Sign: WQUQ982,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.870 MHz, Grant Date: 09/16/2014, Expiration Date: 09/16/2024, Certifier: Don Smith, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:

  • 5779 Great River Rd (Lat: 33.800917 Lon: -91.172111), Call Sign: WREC467,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.275 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/2019, Expiration Date: 09/17/2029, Certifier: Larry Howell, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Desh_05, Washington And Front St (Lat: 33.895833 Lon: -91.255889), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRMD357,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+23 more), Grant Date: 03/23/2021, Expiration Date: 03/23/2031, Certifier: L. Elizabeth Bowles, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • Desh_06, 105 Kurdo Lane (Lat: 33.828944 Lon: -91.260167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 64.3 m, Overall height: 66.7 m, Call Sign: WRMD362,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 03/23/2021, Expiration Date: 03/23/2031, Certifier: L. Elizabeth Bowles, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • WATSON, 300 Ft W Of Arkansas Hwy 1 Between Dumas & Commercial Sts (Lat: 33.890083 Lon: -91.258722), Overall height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: WHH801,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2184.80 MHz, 2191.20 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2002, Expiration Date: 07/30/2012, Cancellation Date: 02/24/2004, Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 201 S 16th St Suite 305, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 280-7777, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • City Water Tower (Lat: 33.895944 Lon: -91.255944), Type: Building, Overall height: 41 m, Call Sign: KYO762, Licensee ID: L00126932,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.800 MHz, 161.850 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/1993, Expiration Date: 08/19/1998, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Wjg Maritel Corp, 1790 September Ave, Memphis, TN 38116


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KF5BTV, Licensee ID: L01500984, Grant Date: 07/02/2019, Expiration Date: 07/02/2029, Certifier: Sherry L Pennington, Registrant: Sherry L Pennington, 128 Camden Lane, Watson, AR 71674


FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-65AG (1300 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 119KP, N119KP, N-119KP, Serial Number: 602-1305, Year manufactured: 2019, Airworthiness Date: 12/13/2019, Certificate Issue Date: 01/21/2020
    Registrant (Corporation): K & P Flying Services Inc, 102 Norris Ln, Watson, AR 71674
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7DC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 14499, N14499, N-14499, Serial Number: 7DC42, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 07/16/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 04/01/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Alex E Cox, Po Box 43, Watson, AR 71674
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23289, N23289, N-23289, Serial Number: 3044, Year manufactured: 1937, Airworthiness Date: 03/13/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 01/12/2012
    Registrant (Individual): W C Mankin, 188 Mankin Loop, Watson, AR 71674
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-108 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4964Z, N4964Z, N-4964Z, Serial Number: 22-8567, Year manufactured: 1961, Certificate Issue Date: 08/25/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Jimmy D Young, 456 Cooks Ramp, Watson, AR 71674
  • Aircraft: UNIVERSAL STINSON 108 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 97206, N97206, N-97206, Serial Number: 108-206, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/17/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 10/02/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Alex E Cox, Po Box 43, Watson, AR 71674

Most common first names in Watson, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1974.4 years
James1669.7 years
Mary1380.3 years
John1080.4 years
Willie1072.9 years
Jessie473.5 years
George480.8 years
Alice479.2 years
Bessie470.5 years
Helen477.0 years
Most common last names in Watson, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones977.5 years
Smith967.4 years
Wells872.7 years
Williams769.0 years
Rana671.2 years
Phillips674.0 years
Branch680.5 years
Wilson572.4 years
Brown576.4 years
Fortenberry572.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Watson, AR
  • 65.2%Electricity
  • 31.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.5%Utility gas
  • 1.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Watson, AR
  • 90.9%Electricity
  • 9.1%No fuel used


Watson compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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