Watson town, New York
Watson town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Watson town is a geographic entity located in Lewis County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,767. The land area covers 114.24 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,767 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 890 | ±115 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,487 | ±161 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 890 | ±115 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 597 | ±117 |
| Median Home Value | $161,300 | ±$17,767 |
| Median Gross Rent | $912 | ±$194 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,864 | ±$12,156 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,447 | ±$4,226 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 170 | ±85 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 977 | ±192 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±6.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF WATSON
GUS Population: 1,790 (2024)
ID: 170867
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
6971 NUMBER FOUR RD, LOWVILLE NY 13367-3212
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GUS Population: 26,570 (2024)
ID: 131194
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
7660 N STATE ST, LOWVILLE NY 13367-1562
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BEAVER FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BEAVER FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEAVER FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LOWVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LOWVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | LOWVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | TURIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | TURIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | TURIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | OLD FORGE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CROGHAN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 9794 STATE ROUTE 812, CROGHAN, NY, 13327 |
(315) 346-6521
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BEAVER FALLS LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 9607 LEWIS STREET, BEAVER FALLS, NY, 13305 |
(315) 346-6216
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LOWVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 5387 DAYAN STREET, LOWVILLE, NY, 13367 |
(315) 376-2131
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WILLIAM H. BUSH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 5605 WHITAKER ROAD, MARTINSBURG, NY, 13404 |
(315) 376-7490
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OLD FORGE LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 220 CROSBY BOULEVARD, OLD FORGE, NY, 13420 |
(315) 369-6008
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LYONS FALLS LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 3918 HIGH STREET, LYONS FALLS, NY, 13368 |
(315) 348-6180
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B. ELIZABETH STRONG MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 6312 EAST MAIN STREET, TURIN, NY, 13473 |
(315) 348-6433
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PORT LEYDEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 3145 CANAL STREET, PORT LEYDEN, NY, 13433 |
(315) 348-6077
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CONSTABLEVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 3158 MAIN STREET, CONSTABLEVILLE, NY, 13325 |
(315) 397-2801
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CARTHAGE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 21.3 mi away | 412 BUDD STREET, CARTHAGE, NY, 13619 |
(315) 493-2620
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at STILLWATER RSVR, NY US, located 11.1 miles from Watson town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1° | 3.8° | 14.9° | 3.71" | — |
| February | 28.4° | 4.2° | 16.3° | 2.83" | — |
| March | 36.5° | 13.2° | 24.9° | 3.19" | — |
| April | 49.9° | 27.5° | 38.7° | 3.79" | — |
| May | 63.8° | 41.6° | 52.7° | 4.40" | — |
| June | 71.4° | 50.6° | 61.0° | 4.55" | — |
| July | 75.0° | 55.0° | 65.0° | 5.09" | — |
| August | 73.9° | 54.0° | 64.0° | 4.61" | — |
| September | 67.1° | 46.6° | 56.9° | 4.32" | — |
| October | 54.7° | 35.4° | 45.1° | 5.48" | — |
| November | 42.0° | 25.0° | 33.5° | 4.04" | — |
| December | 31.6° | 12.8° | 22.2° | 4.22" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croghan village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
| Lowville village | Village | 12.9 mi | — |
| Castorland village | Village | 14.5 mi | — |
| Thendara CDP | CDP | 14.8 mi | — |
| Old Forge CDP | CDP | 15.8 mi | — |
| Lyons Falls village | Village | 16.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3604978729. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.