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Watkins, IA

Population
201
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
830 ft
Median Home Value
$102,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$96,296
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Watkins

Watkins is a quiet rural community tucked into southern Benton County, just south of Vinton. Founded in the 1870s as a railroad stop, it offers a relaxed, small-town feel surrounded by open farmland and scenic country roads. Families are served by the Benton Community School District, and residents appreciate the peaceful pace of living while still being within an easy drive of everyday essentials and job hubs across eastern Iowa.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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