Watsontown, Pennsylvania

Population 2,126

Watsontown is located in Northumberland County, PA. The population is 2,126, making Watsontown the 8th largest city in Northumberland County.

There are 1 public schools in Watsontown with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Watsontown is low , and there are 11 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Watsontown is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Watsontown property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Watsontown include Dewart, Allenwood and Delaware Township.

Watsontown Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 12%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.6%

Crime Rate

21.18% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 91
  • Robbery: 45
  • Burglary: 136
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

73.83% Higher than national avg.
  • 11 offenders in Watsontown
  • 51.74 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

12 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 8

Unemployment

Very High 5.2%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Watsontown, PA and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Watsontown's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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5 Private Schools

Keefertown Parochial School

Maranatha Mennonite Christian School

Ridgeview Amish School

Spring View Parochial School

Watsontown Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

11 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Watsontown, PA

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2011, the city of Watsontown, PA issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 6 permits, 4 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2010, the city of Watsontown, PA issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 8 permits, 6 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $660
  • 1 Bedroom: $700
  • 2 Bedrooms: $820
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,110
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,110

Zip Codes

17777 17856

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Environmental Hazards

12 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Watsontown, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Watsontown, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Watsontown, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 27.5°
  • February 30.42°
  • March 41.68°
  • April 52.8°
  • May 61.9°
  • June 70.9°
  • July 74.85°
  • August 71.64°
  • September 64.8°
  • October 53.55°
  • November 42.65°
  • December 33.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Watsontown, PA

Earthquakes
Watsontown, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Watsontown, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Watsontown, PA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Watsontown, PA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Watsontown, PA: $42,569

Unemployment

Unemployment in Watsontown is 5.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.99%
White Collar - 54.01%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Tom Marino

Neighborhood Info

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1 Cemetery view all

3 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Watsontown, PA

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Watsontown, PA

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1 Retirement Home view all

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