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Watson, AR
City in Desha County, Arkansas.
Population
214
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,071
ZIP codes
0
Watson and its ZIP codes
Watson at a glance
- Watson is about 18 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Watson, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Desha County. PPP loans are for Watson.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,254
3,967 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,490
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.83M
FY 2026, $8,322 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Watson, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
200
4.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watson, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Watson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DumasCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Rosedale, MSCity | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| WinchesterTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| TillarCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| GillettCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| ReedTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Beulah, MSTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Gunnison, MSTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| GouldCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| McGeheeCity | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| Arkansas CityCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Bolivar, MSCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Symonds, MSCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Benoit, MSTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| Scott, MSCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watson, AR in?
- Watson is in Desha County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Watson, AR?
- About 214 people live in Watson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watson?
- Nearby places include Dumas (13 mi), Rosedale, MS (13 mi), Mitchellville (14 mi), Winchester (15 mi), Tillar (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023