Watertown, SD

Living in Watertown

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 15
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 32
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Schools 59
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Residents

22k Population +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

$51k Median 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

$170k Median Home Value +$43k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$606 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

Airports near Watertown, SD

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Joe Foss Field
94 miles, S
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