Watson is a town in Lewis County, New York, United States. The population was 1,802 at the 2020 census. The town is named after early landowner James Watson. The town is at the eastern border of the county and is east of Lowville, the county seat.

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Health in Watson

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Health Grade B−

Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New York

5better than NY·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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12.9%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNY 17.2% · better 11%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityNY 14.5% · better 40.3%More adults with obesityNY 28.8% · worse

Care nearby

Lewis County General HospitalLowville · 13.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Lowville Family Health CenterLowville · 13.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 13367, 13343, 13327 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Watson →

Natural hazards in Watson

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding

4Does Watson flood?paid flood claims since 1984 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Watson MapWatson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Watson →

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Nearest: Croghan Free LibraryCroghan · 8.9 miles · 24 hrs a week

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