Watson, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
190 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$35,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$361 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$387 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Desha County
4
Arkansas
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Desha County
3
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 42
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 6 0 45

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 8, AR State House District 62, AR
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Schools

Dumas High School
12 miles, W • 1.9 star
Dumas Junior High School
13 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Delta State University
32 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Delta Beauty College
36 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Delta Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W • 2.3 star
McGehee Hospital
21 miles, SW
Dewitt Hospital & Nursing Home, Inc
27 miles, N • 3.2 star
Bolivar Medical Center
33 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
106 miles, SW • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
108 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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