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Watson, MN
City in Chippewa County, Minnesota.
Population
200
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,143
ZIP codes
0
Watson and its ZIP codes
Watson at a glance
- Watson is about 16 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Watson, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chippewa County. PPP loans are for Watson.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,922
5,136 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $8,592 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Watson, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
408
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 2°F
29.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watson, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Watson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontevideoCity | 5.6 mi | 4.7 |
| MilanCity | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| BoydCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| DawsonCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| ClarkfieldCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| AppletonCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| HollowayCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| MaynardCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Hazel RunCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Granite FallsCity | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| DanversCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| MadisonCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| LouisburgCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Clara CityCity | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| BensonCity | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| CorrellCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watson, MN in?
- Watson is in Chippewa County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Watson, MN?
- About 200 people live in Watson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watson?
- Nearby places include Montevideo (5.6 mi), Milan (9 mi), Boyd (12 mi), Dawson (14 mi), Clarkfield (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023