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About Watson
Town in New York, United StatesWatson 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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Work & commute in Watson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Watson for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Lowville (33%), Watertown (7%) and Croghan (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Health in Watson
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with New York
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Watson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Watson
Full climate →Watson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 127 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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