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Watertown, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Columbia County County
Watertown, FL
At a Glance
How Watertown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watertown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Watertown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Watertown residents earn a median household income of $43,164 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,376. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,818 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watertown is $112,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,215. Median rent is $837/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Watertown reports 1,378 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 263% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,805/100K.
Education
8.2% of adults in Watertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watertown has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.