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Watson

A township of 2,094 people in Allegan County, Michigan
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Watson

Township in Michigan, United States
2,176Population
36.1 sq miArea
758 ftElevation

Watson Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,176 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Watson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Martin (8%), Allegan (7%) and Grand Rapids (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Martin
8%
Allegan
7%
Grand Rapids
6%
Kalamazoo
5%
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Health in Watson

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

1worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Beacon AlleganAllegan · 7.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health CenterKalamazoo · 18.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49010, 49328, 49078 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Watson →

Natural hazards in Watson

16
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Watson →

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Watson has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 109 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 20°Winter
58° / 36°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
61° / 41°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Watson →

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Nearest: J. C. Wheeler Public LibraryMartin · 4.2 miles · 25 hrs a week

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