Watson, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 56 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -53.7%
 
Males: 33  (60.3%)
Females: 23  (39.7%)
Median resident age:

58.4 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64496

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,081 (it was $27,750 in 2000)
Watson:

$50,081
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,178 (it was $13,753 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $32,392 (it was $26,700 in 2000)
Watson:

$32,392
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $33,387; detached houses: $33,358
March 2022 cost of living index in Watson: 73.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.8%

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  • Races in Watson, MO (2022)
    • 6189.7%White alone
    • 710.3%Two or more races



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Watson, Missouri as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Watson is 19 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (33.3%), European (18.2%), American (15.1%), Scotch-Irish (6.1%), Irish (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1874

Elevation: 894 feet

Land area: 0.11 square miles.

Population density: 526 people per square mile   (low).

Watson, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Watson village:

2.2% ($600)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (55.0 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (57.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (424.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Phelps City, MO (2.3 miles),
Peru, NE (2.4 miles ),
Brownville, NE (2.4 miles),
Rock Port, MO (2.7 miles ),
Hamburg, IA (3.0 miles ),
Nemaha, NE (3.2 miles),
Tarkio, MO (3.6 miles ),
Auburn, NE (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 40.48 N, Longitude: 95.62 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Watson, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Watson, MO in 2022

Watson satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Watson, MO residents
Average permit cost in Watson, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Watson, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (16.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (10.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.5%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.8%)
  • Food (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (12.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (12.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.3%)
  • Utilities (7.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (27.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (16.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (16.7%)
  • Food (16.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (11.1%)
  • Truck transportation (11.1%)
  • Construction (0.0%)
Most common occupations in Watson, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (19.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Cashiers (7.3%)
  • Electricians (7.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (16.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (16.7%)
  • Food processing workers (16.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16.7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (0.0%)

Average climate in Watson, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Watson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 97% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the Watson village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/22/1964, a category F4 tornado 17.8 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Watson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 367% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 289.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 347.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 246.5 miles away from Watson center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 13.6 miles away from Watson center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 220.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 11.4 miles away from Watson center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Atchison County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Watson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Watson:

  • PLEASANT VIEW (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ROCK PORT, MO)
  • TARKIO REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; TARKIO, MO)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY HOME CARE OF SOUTHEAST NE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; AUBURN, NE)
  • NEMAHA COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; AUBURN, NE)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - AUBURN (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; AUBURN, NE)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; FAIRFAX, MO)

Airports located in Watson:

Operable nuclear power plant near Watson:

  • 6 miles: Cooper in Brownville, NE.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Watson:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 40 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Highland Community College (about 47 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Bellevue University (about 49 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 56 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 57 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Creighton University (about 57 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 58 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Watson Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Atchison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

70.0%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Watson:

Marital status in Watson, MO
  • Never married: 26.7%
  • Now married: 49.1%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 10.6%

For population 25 years and over in Watson:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 11.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.3
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Watson, MO (based on Atchison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,21612
Evangelical Protestant1,56110
Catholic1412
Other41
None1,763-
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: 3
Atchison County:

4.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

9.84 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
This county:

8.20 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Atchison County:

9.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.8%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

23.8%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

39.8%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Watson:

36.5%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.6
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Watson:

61.6%
Missouri:

20.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Watson:

7.6
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

48.1%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

51.0%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Watson:

91.6%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Watson, MO 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
Other and Unallocable 1$49$5882$288
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$443
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,000
Totals for Government 1$49$5888$1,731

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

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($89.29)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $4,000 ($71.43)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($71.43)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($53.57)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($35.71)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($35.71)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($89.29)

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

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $10,000 ($178.57)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($71.43)
  • Tax - Property: $4,000 ($71.43)
    Other License: $3,000 ($53.57)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $65,000 ($1160.71)

Strongest AM radio stations in Watson:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Watson:

  • KNCY-FM (103.1 FM; AUBURN, NE; Owner: RADIO 2000 NE, INC.)
  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KRSS (93.5 FM; TARKIO, MO; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KBBX-FM (97.7 FM; NEBRASKA CITY, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFRX (102.7 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LINCOLN, INC.)
  • KKBZ (99.3 FM; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Watson:

  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 29.2mTotal length
  • $661,000Total costs
  • 45,486Total average daily traffic
  • 17,844Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Watson, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 11990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Watson, MO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Watson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Siren Bh3 The N Siren (Lat: 40.489167 Lon: -95.496917), Structure height: 11 m, Call Sign: WNMB336, Licensee ID: L00003451,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.375 MHz, Grant Date: 05/15/2004, Expiration Date: 08/12/2014, Cancellation Date: 12/24/2012, Registrant: Nebraska Public Power District, York, NE 68467-0608, Phone: (402) 362-6681

  • Watson Levy Siren F13 2 Mi S And 2 1/2 Mi W (Lat: 40.451972 Lon: -95.656056), Type: Pole, Structure height: 17.6 m, Call Sign: WNMB338,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.375 MHz, Grant Date: 03/31/2023, Expiration Date: 06/28/2033, Registrant: Nebraska Public Power District, York, NE 68467, Phone: (402) 362-6681, Email:

  • Siren Bh3 The N Siren (Lat: 40.487722 Lon: -95.573417), Type: Pole, Structure height: 11 m, Call Sign: WQPI586,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.375 MHz, Grant Date: 03/04/2022, Expiration Date: 05/30/2032, Certifier: David W Webb, Registrant: Nebraska Public Power District, 907 West 25th St, York, NE 68467-0608, Phone: (402) 362-6681, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER J4E (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 35986, N35986, N-35986, Serial Number: 4-1468, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 01/31/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 12/10/1996
    Registrant (Individual): Charles L Garst, 11326 State Highway A, Watson, MO 64496

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Watson, MO
  • 57.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.2%Wood
  • 12.1%Utility gas
  • 12.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Watson, MO
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Watson compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage 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 rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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