Watson township, Illinois
Watson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Watson township is a geographic entity located in Effingham County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,176. The land area covers 35.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,176 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,316 | ±97 | 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 | 1,316 | ±97 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,316 | ±97 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $171,400 | ±$27,166 |
| Median Gross Rent | $722 | ±$88 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,209 | ±$10,189 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,971 | ±$3,738 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 215 | ±94 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,614 | ±161 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.4% | ±3.4% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF WATSON
GUS Population: 3,188 (2024)
ID: 125162
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR / ADMINISTRATOR
6247 N US HIGHWAY 45, WATSON IL 62473-2211
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GUS Population: 34,602 (2024)
ID: 162132
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
101 N 4TH ST, SUITE 301, EFFINGHAM IL 62401-3482
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Altamont, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Altamont, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Effingham, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Beecher City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Beecher City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Effingham, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Dieterich, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Dieterich, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG | Effingham, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Effingham, IL |
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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EFFINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 200 NORTH THIRD STREET, EFFINGHAM, IL, 62401 |
(217) 342-2464
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ALTAMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 121 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALTAMONT, IL, 62411 |
(618) 483-5457
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BEECHER CITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 1358 EAST STATE HWY 33, BEECHER CITY, IL, 62414 |
(618) 487-9400
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SAINT ELMO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 311 WEST CUMBERLAND ROAD, SAINT ELMO, IL, 62458 |
(618) 829-5544
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NEOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 551 CHESTNUT AVENUE, NEOGA, IL, 62447 |
(217) 895-3944
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NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 100 SOUTH VAN BUREN STREET, NEWTON, IL, 62448 |
(618) 783-8141
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SUMPTER TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 148 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, TOLEDO, IL, 62468 |
(217) 849-2072
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DRY POINT TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | COUNTY HIGHWAY 651, COWDEN, IL, 62422 |
(217) 783-2616
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BROWNSTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 23.4 mi away | 120 EAST MAIN STREET, BROWNSTOWN, IL, 62418 |
(618) 427-3853
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GREENUP TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.6 mi away | 101 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, GREENUP, IL, 62428 |
(217) 923-3616
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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 EFFINGHAM 3SW, IL US, located 7.4 miles from Watson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.4° | 20.1° | 28.8° | 2.93" | 5.3" |
| February | 42.5° | 23.4° | 33.0° | 2.44" | 4.6" |
| March | 53.5° | 32.4° | 42.9° | 3.30" | 1.5" |
| April | 65.9° | 42.4° | 54.2° | 4.84" | 0.2" |
| May | 76.2° | 53.6° | 64.9° | 5.27" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.1° | 62.8° | 74.0° | 4.87" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.5° | 66.0° | 77.2° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.2° | 63.7° | 75.4° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.2° | 55.5° | 68.4° | 2.89" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.8° | 44.1° | 56.4° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.0° | 33.7° | 43.9° | 3.73" | 0.6" |
| December | 42.2° | 25.4° | 33.8° | 2.77" | 2.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
| Effingham city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Teutopolis village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Dieterich village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Mason town | Town | 8.5 mi | — |
| Wheeler village | Village | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1704979254. • 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.