Watertown, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Codington County County
Watertown, SD
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 $62,721 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,225. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,431 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watertown is $212,300 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,177. Median rent is $904/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Watertown reports 303 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,029/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Watertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watertown has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.