Watson
Village in Atchison County, Missouri

Watson is a village in Atchison County, Missouri, with 61 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 899 ft (274 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Peru, 5.7 miles W.
- 61residents (2020 Census)
- 899 ftelevation · 274 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 562 / sq mipopulation density
- 64496ZIP code
About Watson
Watson is a village in Nishnabotna Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 61 at the 2020 census. It is the westernmost settlement in the state of Missouri, about 120 miles northwest of Kansas City.
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- Median home value
- $26,900
- Median age
- 57.8
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Watson had 61 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 61 |
|---|---|
| Density | 562 per sq mi (217 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watson at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Atchison County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 61 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.11 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4799° N, 95.6235° W |
| ZIP code | 64496 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2977848 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watson
- Peru, NE5.7 mi W
- Phelps City5.7 mi S
- Brownville, NE6.0 mi S
- Rock Port6.7 mi SE
- Hamburg, IA8.9 mi N
- Nemaha, NE10.1 mi S
- Tarkio12.9 mi E
- Julian, NE13.1 mi W
- Auburn, NE13.2 mi SW
- Riverton, IA14.6 mi N
- Fairfax15.6 mi SE
- Westboro16.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watson
What county is Watson in?
Watson is in Atchison County, Missouri.
What is the population of Watson, MO?
61 people lived in Watson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watson, MO?
The ZIP code of Watson is 64496.
What is the elevation of Watson?
899 feet (274 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watson?
Peru (5.7 mi), Phelps City (5.7 mi), Brownville (6.0 mi), Rock Port (6.7 mi), Hamburg (8.9 mi).
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