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City in Minnesota, United States
182Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,030 ftElevation

Watson is a city in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Watson had a population of 182. Lac qui Parle State Park is nearby.

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ZIP code56295
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Most working residents leave Watson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Montevideo (29%), Willmar (21%) and Dawson (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Montevideo
29%
Willmar
21%
Dawson
6%
Granite Falls
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Watson →

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9worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Chippewa County HospitalMontevideo · 5.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 36.5 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

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Watson →

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Watson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 7°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
58° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Montevideo Public LibraryMontevideo · 5.9 miles · 51 hrs a week
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Boundary source: https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/18 · 2025-01-01