WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Watson, IL

Population
658
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
560 ft
Median Home Value
$100,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$742/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$74,167
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

Explore

Watson in context.

OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityEffingham, Illinois6.6 miles away · 12,406 residents.

About Watson

Watson is a village in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. The 2020 census counted 668 residents. Watson is part of the Effingham, Illinois Micropolitan Statistical Area. Effingham, the county seat, is 8 miles north via US 45. Watson makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Watson is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

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

Loading town details...