Watson, MO is a small town located in St. Francois County with a population of only 437 people. Despite the small size of the community, Watson consistently ranks highly as one of the best places to live in Missouri. According to Bestplaces.net, Watson is ranked 12th out of 582 cities in Missouri for lowest crime rate and 25th out of 246 cities for highest quality of life. Additionally, Watson ranks high for both public schools and diversity with scores of 7 and 8 respectively on a scale from 1-10. These rankings demonstrate that although small, the town offers residents many opportunities for an enjoyable lifestyle.
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