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Watkins, IA
Census-designated place in Benton County, Iowa.
Population
201
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
486
ZIP codes
0
Watkins and its ZIP codes
Watkins at a glance
- Watkins is about 8.4 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Watkins, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Watkins.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,040
6,040 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$181M
FY 2026, $7,095 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Watkins, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
889
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watkins, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Watkins
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorwayCity | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| BlairstownCity | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| West AmanaCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| High AmanaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| NewhallCity | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| WalfordCity | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| MarengoCity | 7.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Middle AmanaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| AmanaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| South AmanaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| East AmanaCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| AtkinsCity | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Van HorneCity | 9.7 mi | 0.9 |
| LuzerneCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| FairfaxCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| HomesteadCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watkins, IA in?
- Watkins is in Benton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Watkins, IA?
- About 201 people live in Watkins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watkins?
- Nearby places include Norway (3.3 mi), Blairstown (5.1 mi), West Amana (5.8 mi), High Amana (6.7 mi), Newhall (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023