Watson, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
189 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,958 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$66,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$653 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chippewa County
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chippewa County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 12
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 1 8 30
Apr 2 3 46
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 7 31
Dec 1 9 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 16, MN State House District 16A, MN
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Schools

Ramsey Elementary
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Mn River Valley Alc-Seatbased
6 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Mn River Valley Alc - Ind Study
6 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Ridgewater College
36 miles, E • 1.9 star
University of Minnesota-Morris
40 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Chippewa County Hospital
6 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
92 miles, E • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
109 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
126 miles, NE • 1 star
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