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Watson, Illinois, in Effingham county, is 60 miles S of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 96 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 729.
In Watson, about 59% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Watson. Be careful driving in the village, since the village is home to many young children.
In 2000, Watson had a median family income of $42,159.
Owners occupy 86% of the housing units in Watson. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low.
In Watson, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Watson tends to be by car.
Comparing Watson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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