WatsonIL
A town of 620.
620 people, and everyone knows the way
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Watson. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Watson
Most working residents leave Watson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Effingham (42%), Teutopolis (7%) and Altamont (6%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
Where working residents work
Homes in Watson sell for about $119K
The median sale price was $119,000 in March 2026.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Watson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns
Watson beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Watson | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 17.2% | 12.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8% | 6.3% |
| More adults with depression | 24.4% | 19.8% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
0% of Watson is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Willow Park | — | 1 |
100% of working residents leave Watson for work
Where Watson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Watson
Village in Illinois, United States
Watson is a village in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. The population was 668 at the 2020 census. Watson is part of the Effingham, Illinois Micropolitan Statistical Area. The village was named after George Watson, a railroad official.
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- Population
- 668
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 561 ft
- ZIP code
- 62473