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Living in Watseka

Watseka is one of the cities recorded in the United States. The population of Watseka totalled 4,495 at the end of 2024. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Watseka reached 5.83%. The foreign population count was 158 at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Watseka?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Watseka.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Watseka yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent681.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count61 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 158 people of 4,495 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Watseka is 5.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Watseka 5.8%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,289 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5.83 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Watseka. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Watseka. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

Recorded crime was 1,547.8 incidents per 100,000 residents at the end of 2024.

Recorded crime across major citiesWatseka highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Watseka highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego1,548Watsekarecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,548 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count5 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Watseka's nearest major airport was 78 km away.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km78 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataLAF3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Watseka. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Watseka.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −4.4°C in January and 23.2°C in July. Watseka's monthly precipitation totalled 52.6 mm in January and 106.7 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Watseka average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Watseka average monthly precipitation, mm03570105140535061931121281078981826753JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.389 · Feb 3 · Mar 9.78 · Apr 16.83 · May 23.06 · Jun 27.83 · Jul 29.33 · Aug 28.44 · Sep 25.94 · Oct 18.83 · Nov 10.39 · Dec 3.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.17 · Feb -7.56 · Mar -1.94 · Apr 3.5 · May 10.11 · Jun 15.44 · Jul 17.06 · Aug 15.56 · Sep 11.22 · Oct 5.17 · Nov -0.611 · Dec -5.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.39 · Feb -2.28 · Mar 3.94 · Apr 10.17 · May 16.56 · Jun 21.61 · Jul 23.17 · Aug 22 · Sep 18.56 · Oct 12 · Nov 4.89 · Dec -1.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 52.58 · Feb 50.29 · Mar 61.47 · Apr 92.71 · May 112 · Jun 127.5 · Jul 106.7 · Aug 88.9 · Sep 81.03 · Oct 82.3 · Nov 67.31 · Dec 53.34 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Wapato4,492 residentsMillis4,499 residentsSpringhill4,485 residentsCrossett4,506 residentsVail4,466 residentsGlendale4,465 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 7.6 km² at the end of 2025. At the end of 2024, the population density reached 589.5 people per km².

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Watseka residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.5%Foreign residents 3.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area7.63 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share3.31 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents158 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density589.5 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)8Official
Population4,495 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program8Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population4,453 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Is Watseka a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–62%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on education · range 49–69%
Student44%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 33–55%
Family66%strong on family, weak on education · range 56–76%
Retirement61%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 49–73%
Foreign residents158 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population4,495 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent681.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,289 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate5.83 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area7.63 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Watseka when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

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What is the unemployment rate in Watseka?

The unemployment rate is 5.83 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How safe is Watseka?

Police recorded 1,548 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Watseka?

The published population is 4,495 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Watseka?

158 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Watseka a good place to live?

Watseka may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Watseka, United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/watseka/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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