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About Watson

City in Arkansas, United States
185Population
0.2 sq miArea
148 ftElevation

Watson is a city in Desha County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Watson had a population of 185.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code71674
Area code870
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Most working residents leave Watson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Dumas (18%), McGehee (9%) and DeWitt (7%). Half commute less than 34 miles.

Dumas
18%
McGehee
9%
DeWitt
7%
Pine Bluff
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Watson →

Health in Watson

Compared with Arkansas

3better than AR·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Delta Memorial HospitalDumas · 13 mi · ER · rural critical access
Dhc-RosedaleRosedale · 13.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Watson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Watson →

Natural hazards in Watson

79
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Watson →

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Watson has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

54° / 36°Winter
73° / 53°Spring
90° / 71°Summer
75° / 53°Fall
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Nearest: Dumas Branch LibraryDumas · 13.4 miles · 45 hrs a week
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