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Watson, MO
Village in Atchison County, Missouri.
Population
51
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
470
ZIP codes
0
Watson and its ZIP codes
Watson at a glance
- Watson is about 5.2 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atchison County. PPP loans are for Watson.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,110
1,706 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,911
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.2M
FY 2026, $7,768 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Watson, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Watson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Peru, NECity | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Phelps CityCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Brownville, NEVillage | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| Rock PortCity | 6.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Hamburg, IACity | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Nemaha, NEVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| TarkioCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Auburn, NECity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Julian, NEVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Riverton, IACity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| FairfaxCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| WestboroCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Shubert, NEVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Brock, NEVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Farragut, IACity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Barada, NEVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watson, MO in?
- Watson is in Atchison County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Watson, MO?
- About 51 people live in Watson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watson?
- Nearby places include Peru, NE (5.7 mi), Phelps City (5.7 mi), Brownville, NE (6 mi), Rock Port (6.8 mi), Hamburg, IA (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023