Quality of Life and Culture in Watson, AR

Overview

Watson is a village in the state of Arkansas with a population of 178. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Watson has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Very Low Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 30.4 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Watson, AR

Employment and Income	Watson	Arkansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$24,521	$23,739	$32,693
Median Household Income	$26,771	$46,196	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	6.4%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	12.1%	14.4%	10.5%

Age	Watson	Arkansas	United States
Median Age	61.5	41.9	42.3

Gender	Watson	Arkansas	United States
Male	47.8%	49.3%	49.8%
Female	52.2%	50.7%	50.2%

Race	Watson	Arkansas	United States
White	79.8%	76.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	20.2%	15.4%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Watson	Arkansas	United States
Median Home Price	$46,300	$99,219	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$375	$470	$801
Family Households	60.2%	60.2%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	22.6%	22.6%	26.2%
Homeowners	84.9%	71.8%	72.9%
Renters	15.1%	28.2%	27.1%

Education	Watson	Arkansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	6.3%	9.7%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	48.8%	48.8%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	22.5%	21.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	1.9%	7.1%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	5.6%	10.2%	15.0%