Watson
Village in Effingham County, Illinois
Watson is a village in Effingham County, Illinois, with 668 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 561 ft (171 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mason, 5.9 miles SW.
- 668residents (2020 Census)
- 561 ftelevation · 171 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 612 / sq mipopulation density
- 62473ZIP code
About Watson
Watson is a village in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. The population was 668 at the 2020 census. Watson is part of the Effingham, Illinois Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The village was named after George Watson, a railroad official.
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Living in Watson
- Median household income
- $74,167
- Median home value
- $100,000
- Median rent
- $742/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Watson had 668 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 668 |
|---|---|
| Density | 612 per sq mi (236 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watson at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Effingham County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 668 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.09 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0261° N, 88.5686° W |
| ZIP code | 62473 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1779241 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watson
- Mason5.9 mi SW
- Effingham6.6 mi N
- Teutopolis8.7 mi NE
- Edgewood8.8 mi SW
- Altamont9.8 mi W
- Dieterich10.3 mi E
- Shumway11.8 mi NW
- La Clede12.7 mi SW
- Wheeler13.5 mi E
- Iola13.6 mi S
- Montrose14.1 mi NE
- Sigel14.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watson
What county is Watson in?
Watson is in Effingham County, Illinois.
What is the population of Watson, IL?
668 people lived in Watson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watson, IL?
The ZIP code of Watson is 62473.
What is the elevation of Watson?
561 feet (171 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watson?
Mason (5.9 mi), Effingham (6.6 mi), Teutopolis (8.7 mi), Edgewood (8.8 mi), Altamont (9.8 mi).
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