Watertown, SD
Living in Watertown
Bikeability13
Walkability15
Commute100
Public Transit9
Affordability88
Public Safety49
Airports7
Hospitals85
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+848 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$11k+ (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
15 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$606Median Monthly Rent+$145 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas2%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watertown
United States45
South Dakota31
Codington County40
Property Crime in Watertown
United States48
South Dakota34
Codington County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 29 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watertown
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado14
Blizzard11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watertown, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watertown, SD
Watertown Christian School
2 miles, E
St Martins Lutheran School
2 miles, E
Immaculate Conception School
2 miles, E
Great Plains Lutheran High School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Watertown, SD
South Dakota State University
45 miles, SE
Dakota State University
62 miles, S
Northern State University
75 miles, NW
Southwest Minnesota State University
75 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watertown, SD
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
2 miles, E
Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center
26 miles, SE
Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
34 miles, NE
Sanford Hospital Webster-Cah
35 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Watertown, SD
Aberdeen Regional Airport
72 miles, NW
Joe Foss Field
94 miles, S
Hector International Airport
140 miles, N
St. Cloud Regional Airport
157 miles, E