Watertown, WI
Living in Watertown
Bikeability31
Walkability54
Commute63
Public Transit27
Affordability75
Public Safety74
Airports54
Hospitals99
Colleges63
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Schools44
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Residents
24kPopulation+33 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate39%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$881 (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value-$9.8k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$706Median Monthly Rent+$97 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watertown
United States45
Wisconsin35
Jefferson County20
Property Crime in Watertown
United States48
Wisconsin37
Jefferson County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 12 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watertown
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding33
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watertown, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watertown, WI
Colleges
Colleges near Watertown, WI
Maranatha Baptist University
1 miles, NW
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
24 miles, S
Carroll University
28 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Milwaukee
33 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watertown, WI
Watertown Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NE
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SE
Aurora Medical Center-Summit
16 miles, SE
Rogers Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Watertown, WI
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
31 miles, W
General Mitchell International Airport
45 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
71 miles, S
Appleton International Airport
75 miles, N