A town of 560, settled in 1784. Nearly 52.5% of it is conserved land.
The 2 things Watson does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Watson. Another town gets a different order.
34 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tiadaghton State Forest | 30.3 mi | 7,780 |
| 2. Torbert Island Natural Area | — | 19 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents leave Watson for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Williamsport (14%), Jersey Shore (8%) and Lock Haven (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Watson has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Watson tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 5 CDC measures.
Where Watson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Watson Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 534 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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