Watertown, WI

Wisconsin · Jefferson County

Watertown is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 22,873. Residents earn $68,333 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0

B Good

22,873 Population 1,895/sq mi density

$68,333 Median Income $32,036 per capita

$211,500 Home Value $312,902 Zillow

$1,061 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

199 Violent Crime/100K 1,021 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$68,333 median income, 3.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$211,500 home value, $1,061/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

199 violent crimes/100K (48% below avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $68,333

9% lower than US avg

Home Value $211,500

25% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 199/100K

48% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 19.0%

44% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,061

9% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.6%

33% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.6%

0% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.8%

37% lower than US avg

How Watertown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population22,873

Median Age40.4 yrs

Density1,895/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 90%

Veterans8.5%

Economy

Median Income$68,333

Per Capita$32,036

Unemployment3.6%

Poverty7.8%

County GDP$4,923M

Commute24 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$211,500

Rent$1,061

Ownership59.8%

Zillow$312,902

Housing Units9,139

Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

Violent199/100K

Property1,021/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault131/100K

Burglary131/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%

Uninsured9.6%

Smoking15.6%

Depression24.6%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain37.3 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation820 ft (250 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+19.0%

High School+91.7%

Graduate+5.1%

School Score5.88

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%

Commute24 min

Broadband88.7%

EV Stations3

Libraries7

Is Watertown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Watertown receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Watertown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Watertown is $68,333, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Watertown is $211,500, 25% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,061 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Watertown is below the national average at 199 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,021 per 100,000, 48% below the national average.

Education

19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Watertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 37.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Watertown has a population of 22,873 with a density of 1,895 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54% female and 46% male. The city is predominantly White (89.6%), with 2% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.1% of residents, while 7.9% speak Spanish. 8.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 94.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

22,873

Total Population

1,895

People / sq mi

40.4yrs

Median Age

4% above US avg

12.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%

Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Watertown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.1%

17% above US avg

Spanish 7.9%

41% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Watertown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Watertown is $68,333, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,036 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,042, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,344 business establishments, including 201 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 6.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Watertown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$68,333
	9% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$32,036
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,042
IRS Avg AGI	$75,650
Gini Index	0.402 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.6%
	0% below US avg
Poverty Rate	7.8%
	37% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,344
County GDP	$4,923M

Business (County)

Restaurants	201
Healthcare	218
Retail	277
Manufacturing	139

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,930
	69% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	23.7 min
Drive Alone	76.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Watertown is $211,500, 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $312,902, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 100.3% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,061 (9% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $872 for a one-bedroom to $1,097 for a two-bedroom apartment. 59.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 9,139 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1971. The average annual property tax is $5,930 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 26.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$211,500
	25% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$312,902
Median List Price	$352,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$352,900
$/Sq Ft	$185
Homes Sold	23
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.3%
Price Drops	15.4%
Inventory	39

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,061
	9% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,245
Rent Burden	26.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$797
1 Bedroom	$872
2 Bedrooms	$1,097
3 Bedrooms	$1,405
4 Bedrooms	$1,572

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	59.8%
Owner-Occupied	59.8%
Renter-Occupied	40.2%
Housing Units	9,139
Median Year Built	1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,930
	69% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.80%

In Watertown, 42.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 28.4% have high blood pressure. 15.6% are current smokers. 20.6% report binge drinking. 28.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 24.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.7% experience frequent mental distress. 9.6% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,574. The dentist ratio is 1:1,589. 74.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.2 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-22)

PM2.5

1.0

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

1.0

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

2.7

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

85.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.7

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

133.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Watertown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.6%
	33% above US avg
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	28.4%
Asthma	11.3%
COPD	6.2%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.6%
	11% above US avg
Binge Drinking	20.6%
Physical Inactivity	28.9%
Depression	24.6%
Mental Distress	17.7%
Physical Distress	13.2%
Short Sleep	34.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.7%
Uninsured	9.6%
	12% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,574
Dentists	1:1,589
Mental Health	1:841
Checkup Rate	74.6%
Dental Visits	65.3%
Premature Death	7,008/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.2/10
Exercise Access	74.9%
Healthcare Facilities	218

Watertown has a violent crime rate of 199 per 100,000 residents, 48% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 131.4 per 100,000, robbery at 8.5, rape at 59.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,021 per 100,000, 48% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 852, burglary at 131, vehicle theft at 38 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 8 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Watertown receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Watertown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	199.2/100K
	48% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	59.3/100K
Robbery	8.5/100K
Assault	131.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,021.4/100K
	48% below US avg
Burglary	131.4/100K
Theft	851.8/100K
Vehicle Theft	38.1/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	8
Traffic Accidents	109
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Watertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 37.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.4°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	820 ft (250 m)
Area	12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
Population Density	1,895/sq mi
Coordinates	43.1894°N, 88.7289°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport	Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 37.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0493 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	75.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	19.8 / 100
Community Resilience	92.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Feb 10, 2010	2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois	M3.8	137 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	115 km
Jun 10, 2013	4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois	M2.6	135 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

566 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 24 fatalities, 680 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996	EF5	58 km	0
Apr 27, 1984	EF4	37 km	1
Apr 27, 1984	EF4	99 km	1
Apr 4, 1981	EF4	51 km	3
Apr 21, 1974	EF4	63 km	0
Aug 22, 1964	EF4	69 km	0
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	85 km	7
Sep 26, 1951	EF4	52 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF3	70 km	0
Jan 7, 2008	EF3	89 km	0
Jan 7, 2008	EF3	78 km	0
Aug 18, 2005	EF3	64 km	1
Jun 23, 2004	EF3	56 km	1
Jun 23, 2004	EF3	64 km	0
Jun 17, 1992	EF3	74 km	0
Jun 8, 1984	EF3	50 km	0
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	7 km	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	38 km	0
Jun 5, 1977	EF3	70 km	0
Jun 4, 1975	EF3	41 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	1,524	38 km
2010	RX BURN	1,236	38 km
1994	SOMMERS	938	42 km
1988	PEACHY RD	812	39 km
2018	2018 BADGER RX BURNS	659	85 km
2019	2019 BADGER RX BURNS	627	84 km
2006	UNNAMED	612	44 km
2007	TOWER RD 2	592	39 km
2024	RX-HWY Y - SOUTH	553	25 km
2009	COLD SPRINGS	552	93 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	22°F (-6°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	2.1 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.1 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.1 in
June	67°F (20°C)	3.9 in
July	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.7 in

Watertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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Watertown is located in Jefferson County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 57.5% of the vote, a 16.4-point margin. 88.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 218 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 76.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%

D 41.1%

Winner: Republican by 16.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	8
Traffic Accidents	109
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	19.0%
	44% below US avg
High School+	91.7%
Graduate Degree+	5.1%
School Test Score	5.88

C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	1,895/sq mi
Total Area	12.5 sq mi
County	Jefferson County County

Services

Broadband Access	88.7%
Avg Download Speed	107.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	5.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	3
Alt Fuel Stations	3
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	218
Restaurants	201
Retail Stores	277

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	23.7 min
Drive Alone	76.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.1%

Average costs for common services in Watertown. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$235 ($141–$376)
Specialist Visit	$329 ($188–$518)
Urgent Care Visit	$188 ($94–$329)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,070 ($753–$4,705)
Dental Cleaning	$122 ($71–$188)
Dental Filling	$235 ($141–$376)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement	$282 ($141–$471)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$565 ($376–$941)
Battery Replacement	$188 ($94–$329)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$94 ($56–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$376 ($141–$753)
HVAC System Install	$6,587 ($3,764–$11,292)
Roof Repair	$941 ($376–$1,882)
Roof Replacement	$8,469 ($5,176–$14,115)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,412 ($471–$3,294)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,115 ($4,705–$28,230)
DUI Defense	$4,705 ($1,882–$9,410)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,412 ($753–$2,823)
Will Preparation	$471 ($188–$941)
Trust Preparation	$2,353 ($941–$4,705)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$141 ($71–$235)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$122)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.86 ($2.82–$5.18)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.29 ($2.35–$4.71)
Loaf of Bread	$3.58 ($2.35–$5.18)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.23 ($2.82–$6.12)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.18 ($3.76–$7.06)
Rice (per lb)	$0.94 ($0.56–$1.69)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($75–$235)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$141)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$188 ($71–$471)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,882 ($1,129–$3,294)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$122)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.53–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$94 ($28–$235)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,129 ($565–$2,353)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$941 ($471–$1,882)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$376 ($188–$659)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$941 ($376–$2,353)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,763 ($4,705–$28,230)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$94 ($47–$188)
Dog Grooming	$56 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$282 ($141–$471)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$188 ($94–$376)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,022
Toddler	$909
Preschool	$909
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$758
Toddler	$736
Preschool	$736

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Jefferson County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	9,275	154	$70,851	3.36
Health Care & Social Assistance	4,139	414	$44,227	0.86
Retail Trade	3,771	242	$31,838	1.12
Accommodation & Food Services	2,469	192	$18,090	0.81
Construction	2,028	286	$77,070	1.15
Administrative & Waste Services	1,490	93	$44,523	0.75
Transportation & Warehousing	1,135	94	$50,985	0.80
Wholesale Trade	919	106	$70,859	0.69
Other Services	786	150	$41,276	0.78
Professional & Technical Services	756	168	$88,501	0.32
Finance & Insurance	664	113	$72,041	0.49
Arts & Entertainment	602	36	$20,508	1.07
Management of Companies	432	16	$97,202	0.76
Real Estate	239	81	$49,060	0.46
Information & Technology	217	24	$53,636	0.34
Utilities	82	7	$131,489	0.64
Educational Services	29	9	$14,584	0.04

Colleges & Universities in Watertown

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Maranatha Baptist University	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	1,436	70.9%	$20,280	$20,280

Hospitals in Watertown

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
WATERTOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(920) 261-4210

Schools in Watertown

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Watertown High	High	1,063	69	15.4:1
Riverside Middle	Middle	693	49	14.1:1
Webster Elementary	Elementary	369	27	13.7:1
Douglas Elementary	Elementary	310	27	11.5:1
Schurz Elementary	Elementary	244	22	11.1:1
Lincoln Elementary	Elementary	154	12	12.8:1
Watertown 4 Kids	—	146	6	24.3:1
eCampus Academy Charter School (Charter)	Other	128	7	18.3:1
LEAP Elementary	Elementary	52	3	17.3:1
Endeavor Charter School (Charter)	High	43	3	14.3:1

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Radio Stations near Watertown

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
95.5 The Bull	country	AAC
Oldies 103.3 FM/1170 AM	oldies	AAC+ 64 kbps
WSJY 107.3 FM - Fort Atkinson, WI	adult contemporary, holiday music (nov-dec)	MP3 64 kbps
107.9 The Bull	country	AAC+ 48 kbps
106.7 The Bull	country	AAC
Ketch Radio	hits, talk	MP3 128 kbps
FM106.1	country	AAC
101.9 The Bull	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
98.1 The Bull	country	AAC
92.9 The Bull	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
101.7 The Bull	country	AAC
106.1 The Bull	country, new country	AAC

National Parks Near Watertown

41 national parks and monuments found near Watertown.

Park	Type	Fee
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Allen Valley Siata	State Park	Free
Aztalan State Park	State Park	Free
Baraboo Hills Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Big Foot Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Burlington To Kansasville State Trail	State Park	Free
Campbellsport Drumlin State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Capital Springs Centennial State Park And Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Chain O'Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Clover Valley State Habitat Area - Pr	State Park	Free
Cross Plains State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Devils Lake State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Devils River State Trail	State Park	Free
Eisenbahn State Trail	State Park	Free
Glacial Drumlin State Trail	State Park	Free
Glacial Heritage Area River-Based Cnsvn Area - Public Access	State Park	Free
Governor Nelson State Park	State Park	Free
Hank Aaron State Trail	State Park	Free
Harbor Park Promenade	State Park	Free
Harrington Beach State Park	State Park	Free
High Cliff State Park	State Park	Free
Holzhueter Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Ice Age National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
Ice Age Trail - Lm	State Park	Free
Ice Age Trail - Sd	State Park	Free
Ice Age Trail - Se	State Park	Free
Kettle Moraine Railroad Siata	State Park	Free
Lake Kegonsa State Park	State Park	Free
Lakeshore State Park	State Park	Free
Mascoutin Valley State Trail	State Park	Free
Morraine Hills State Park	State Park	Free
New Glarus Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Ottawa Siata	State Park	Free
Richard Bong Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Rock Cut State Park	State Park	Free
Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Sugar River State Trail	State Park	Free
Terry Andrae State Park	State Park	Free
White River State Trail	State Park	Free
Whitewater State Park	State Park	Free
Wild Goose State Trail	State Park	Free

Museums in Watertown

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
OCONOMOWOC HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2625690740	$51,059
OCONOMOWOC HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	103 W JEFFERSON ST	2625690740	$51,059
OCTAGON HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9202612796	$32,984
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$19,402
AZTALAN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	6264 N HWY Q	9206484632
CONCORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	W1185 CONCORD CENTER DRIVE
DODGE CENTRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	187 EAST OAK GROVE STREET
JOHNSON CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	110 AZTALAN ST
LEBANON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9209253075
NEOSHO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	115 SOUTH SCHUYLER STREET	9206253632
SULLIVAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	N 3866 WEST ST	9205637171

Libraries in Watertown

Name	Address	Annual Visits
WATERTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 S. WATER ST.	188,573
OCONOMOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY	200 SOUTH ST.	138,301
L.D. FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY	120 E. MADISON ST.	101,008
JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY	321 S. MAIN ST.	36,814
HUSTISFORD COMMUNITY LIBRARY	609 W. JUNEAU ST.	36,626
JUNEAU PUBLIC LIBRARY	250 N. FAIRFIELD AVE.	29,601
JOHNSON CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY	125 LINCOLN ST.	17,009
REESEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	216 S. MAIN ST.	6,453
IRON RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY	205 PARK ST.	4,487
LOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY	105 N. RIVER ST.	2,212

Farmers Markets in Watertown

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Jefferson Farmers Market - Summer	East Racine Street and South Center Avenue	06/09/2016 to 10/06/2016	Thu: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM;	Visit
Juneau Farmers Market	Courthouse Square	June to October	Fri:8:00 am - 12:00 pm;
Lake Mills Farmers' Market	100 North Main Street - Commons Park	May to October	Wed:2:00 PM - 7:00 PM;	Visit
Oconomowoc Farmers Market	175 E. Wisconsin Avenue		Sat: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM;	Visit
WATERTOWN FARMERS MARKET	815 Labaree St.	05/06/2014 to 11/11/2014	Tue: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Visit
Watertown Farmers Market - Thursday	Emmet and South Water Street	08/07/2014 to 10/30/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Visit

Hotels in Watertown

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Watertown

Restaurants in Watertown

21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amado's Restaurant

Bamboo Kitchen

Chinatown

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

Elias Inn Supper Club

Fiesta Las Margaritas

Golden Dragon

Jordy's Bar & Steakhouse

Main Street Cafe

Mullen's Dairy Bar

Phil's Pizza Palace

Pizza Hut

Pizza Ranch

PJ's Pizza

Rose Garden Cafe

Rose Garden/Leonardo's Italian Bistro

Sake House

The Scrambled Yolk

Toppers Pizza

Two Sisters Cafe

Watertown Cafe

Cafes in Watertown

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Latte Donatte

Cinemas in Watertown

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Towne Cinema

Clinics in Watertown

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DaVita Watertown Dialysis Center

ProHealth Medical Group

Dentists in Watertown

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Area Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Watertown

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gental Healer

Rock River Veterinary

US #1285669813

Gas Stations in Watertown

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clark

Kwik Trip

Shell

Speedway

Banks in Watertown

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Lake Mills

Ixonia Bank

Landmark Credit Union

Security Finance

Summit Credit Union

Gyms in Watertown

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

CrossFit

Golf Courses in Watertown

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Watertown Coutry Club

Windwood of Watertown

Breweries in Watertown

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bigg's Bar & Grill	Restaurants, Brewery, Pizza, Taverns	1217 River Dr	9202611747	Visit
Fairview Inn	bar & grill restaurants, banquet facilities, food and drink, Restaurant, American, Buffet, breweries	711 W Racine St	9206746120
Silver Eagle Saloon	cocktail lounge restaurants, bar & grill restaurants, cocktail lounges, food and drink, drinking, Be	207 S 2nd St	9202620922
Sweet Mullets Brewing Co.	Pub, Brewery, Brewery and Pub	N58W39800 Industrial Rd	2624562843	Visit
Thirsty Rhino The	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, recreation, food and drink, drinking	222 W Main St	9202061240
Tyranena Brewing Company	Brewery, Beer & Ale Distributors	1025 Owen St	9206488699	Visit

Nursing Homes in Watertown

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
MARQUARDT MEMORIAL MANOR 1020 HILL ST	Non profit - Corporation	140	122	3/5	—	3/5	5/5	9202610400
GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-WATERTOWN 121 HOSPITAL DR	For profit - Corporation	112	50	1/5	—	3/5	3/5	9202619220

Pharmacies in Watertown

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
AURORA PHARMACY	204 EAST MAIN STREET	920-261-1776
PICK N SAVE - 6888	624 SOUTH CHURCH STREET	920-261-7140
SHOPKO	701 SOUTH CHURCH STREET	920-261-1920
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1776	1901 MARKET WAY	920-261-8601
WALGREENS - 5136	301 WEST MAIN STREET	920-206-9588

Cell Towers in Watertown

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
N7925 COUNTY HIGHWAY X (78330)	LTOWER	77
W8538 Airport Road (78339)	LTOWER	77
N 4978 BAKERTOWN RD (78343)	GTOWER	62
4898 NORTH BAKERTOWN ROAD (38469)	LTOWER	61
W3842 STATE HIGHWAY 60 (78341)	MTOWER	59
W1957 STATE ROAD 16 (38465)	LTOWER	58
W8752 HIGHWAY 12 (82210)	LTOWER	58
N3761 HIGHWAY 26 (79685)	LTOWER	57
5313 REDDELIEN ROAD (39499)	LTOWER	56
6217 MORGANS ROAD (38427)	MTOWER	46

Fire Stations in Watertown

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Watertown Fire Department	106 Jones ST	Mostly career			920-261-3610

Power Plants Near Watertown

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
CONCORD	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE	221112	-88.7	OP
DEERTRACK PARK GAS RECOVERY	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-88.7	OP

Bridges in Watertown

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1931	197	15,136	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1994	269	10,339	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	176	10,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	176	10,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	131	10,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	131	10,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	157	10,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	157	10,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2003	247	9,811	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2003	247	9,495	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2011	156	9,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2011	156	9,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2010	119	9,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2010	119	9,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2008	237	8,216	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2002	178	8,062	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2010	176	7,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2010	176	7,250	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1960	34	6,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1959	139	6,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2010	269	4,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2010	267	4,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete continuous	2010	649	4,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete continuous	2010	649	4,500	G
Frame	Concrete continuous	1938	152	4,200	F
Frame	Concrete continuous	1937	213	3,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1999	101	3,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	232	2,900	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2010	228	2,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	206	2,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete continuous	2010	649	2,200	G
Slab	Concrete	1986	44	1,900	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2010	48	1,854	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2018	294	1,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	258	1,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1983	281	1,700	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2010	60	1,648	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1960	143	1,300	F
Slab	Concrete	2002	54	1,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1960	172	1,100	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1970	40	215	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2010	318	150	G

Amtrak Stations in Watertown

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Johnson Creek, WI	575 Linmar Lane	BUS

Airports Near Watertown

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Dane County Regional Truax Field	MSN	Medium Airport
Aero Estates Airport	—	Small Airport
Air Troy Estates Restricted Airport	—	Small Airport
Al's Airway Airport	—	Small Airport
Albany Airport	—	Small Airport
Ames Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Bancroft East Airport	—	Small Airport
Barker Strip	—	Small Airport
Barten Airport	—	Small Airport
Bed-Ah-Wick Field	—	Small Airport
Beloit Airport	—	Small Airport
Bennett Field	—	Small Airport
Big Foot Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bingham Airport	—	Small Airport
Binzel Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Airfield	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Farms Inc Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Bountiful Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Bristol Airport	—	Small Airport
Brodhead Airport	—	Small Airport
Buena Vista Airport	—	Small Airport
Burlington Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Cacic Airport	—	Small Airport
Camp Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Capitol Drive Airport	—	Small Airport
Christie Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Cindy Guntly Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Clover Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Coleman Airport	—	Small Airport
Compass Rose Airport	—	Small Airport
Covered Bridge Fields Airport	—	Small Airport
Dane Airport	—	Small Airport
Del Monte Airport	—	Small Airport
Der Schwarzwald Airport	—	Small Airport
Digger Dougs Airport	—	Small Airport
Dinnerbell Airport	—	Small Airport
Dodge County Airport	UNU	Small Airport
Doering Farms Airfield	—	Small Airport
Donald Alfred Gade Airport	—	Small Airport
Dutch Gap Airstrip	—	Small Airport
East Troy Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Elert Airport	—	Small Airport
Ellis Airport	—	Small Airport
Erin Aero Airport	—	Small Airport
Faken Airport	—	Small Airport
Fletcher Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Fox Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Z Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Fond du Lac County Airport	FLD	Small Airport

Police Stations in Watertown

4 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office	411 South Center Avenue
Lake Mills Police Department	200 Water Street
Oconomowoc City Police Department
Watertown Police Department

Grocery Stores in Watertown

19 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
A One Oil LLC 260	Convenience Store	821 N Church St
ALDI 64026	Supermarket	1520 S Church St
Church St Shell	Convenience Store	423 S Church St
Cornucopia Micro-farm LLC	Farmers and Markets	N1067 Hancock Rd
Dollar General 6887	Other	105 S 8th St
Dollar Tree 4379	Other	703 S Church St
Glenn's Market & Catering Inc	Grocery Store	722 W Main St
KWIK TRIP 354	Convenience Store	1731 S Church St
Kwik Trip 444	Convenience Store	1184 N 4th St
KWIK TRIP 658	Convenience Store	900 W Main St
Mercadito La Rosita	Grocery Store	309 S 3rd St
Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza WI022	Specialty Store	632 S Church St
Pick 'N Save 6888	Super Store	624 S Church St
Refuel Pantry-Watertown	Convenience Store	1429 E Main St
Speedway 4178	Convenience Store	104 N Church St
WALGREENS 5136	Other	301 W Main St
Walmart 1776	Super Store	1901 Market Way
Watertown Bp Mart	Convenience Store	330 Summit Ave
Watertown Piggly Wiggly 77	Super Store	1330 Memorial Dr

Post Offices in Watertown

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
United State Postal Service	411 Dodge Street
Watertown Post Office

Treatment Centers in Watertown

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Dodge County - Human Services and Health Dept	Substance Abuse	920-386-3500
Dodge County Human Services and Health	Both	920-386-4094
ProHealth Care - Behavioral Health Services	Both	262-928-4036

DOL Wage Violations in Watertown

6 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $2,373,062 in back wages owed to 413 employees.

Violations

$2,373,062

Back Wages Owed

413

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Glory Global Solutions	MAJOR	—	53094	—	1	$2,355,702	$5,949	396
ZBM, Inc.	—	—	53094	—	1	$8,852	$1,265	7
REISS INDUSTRIES, LLC	—	—	53094	All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing	1	$7,737	$1,290	6
Highway Light and Landscape	—	—	53094	—	1	$385	$385	1
Kraemer Wisconsin Cheese, Ltd	—	—	53098	—	1	$347	$173	2
Bajwa Gas, LLC	—	—	53094	—	1	$40	$40	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Watertown

36 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ASSEMBLY OF PENTECOSTAL CHURCHES OF JESUS CHRIST-IGLESIA AGUA DE VIDA	1020 S 3RD ST
CHAPEL INC	946 W MAIN ST
CREEK BIBLE CHURCH	PO BOX 601
EBENEZER MORAVIAN CHURCH	N8095 HIGH RD
ETERNAL VISION INC	PO BOX 547
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	626 MILFORD ST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WATERTOWN	160 OAKRIDGE CT
FOND DU LAC LUTHERAN HOME INC	1045 HILL ST
FOREVER BE SURE	N437 BEVERLY DR
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH	1611 E MAIN ST
HOLY NAME OF JESUS EVANGELICAL CATHOLIC CHURCH	1003 CLAY ST
ILI SENIOR HOUSING-CHAPEL VALLEY ROAD INC	1045 HILL ST
IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CONGREGATION OF LEBANON	N554 COUNTY ROAD R
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH	N1210 RICH RD
LEBANON LUTHERAN SCHOOL	N534 COUNTY ROAD R
LUTHERAN HOMES & HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION INC	1045 HILL ST
LUTHERAN HOMES & HEALTH SERVICES INC	1045 HILL ST
MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMY INC	745 W MAIN ST
MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY INC	745 W MAIN ST
PROMISED LAND CHURCH	243 E SPAULDING ST
RIVER CITY CHURCH	21 PAWNEE ST
RIVER VALLEY ALLIANCE CHURCH	610 WELSH RD
SAINT GABRIEL CONGREGATION JEFFERSON COUNTY WI INC	114 S CHURCH ST
SAINT JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH	304 N 6TH ST
SAINT MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH	N1210 RICH RD
ST BERNARDS CONGREGATION	114 S CHURCH ST
ST HENRYS CONGREGATION	114 S CHURCH ST
ST LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH	301 CLARK ST
ST MARKS LUTHERAN CHURCH	615 JONES ST
THE OREGON GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME INC	600 HOFFMANN DR
THOUGHTFUL LIFE MINISTRIES INC	112 N MAPLE ST
TRANSFORMING FAMILIES GLOBAL INITIATIVE INC	910 FOX CREEK DR APT 1
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH	604 S 5TH ST
WATERTOWN CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH	792 MILFORD ST
WATERTOWN MORAVIAN CHURCH	510 COLE ST
WATERTOWN WELS YOUTH CENTER	213 N 3RD ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watertown

What is the population of Watertown?

Watertown has a population of 22,873 residents and is located in Wisconsin. The population density is 1,895 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 54% female and 46% male.

Is Watertown expensive to live in?

Watertown is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $68,333, 9% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,500 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,061 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Watertown safe?

Watertown is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 199 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,021 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Watertown receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Watertown?

Watertown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 37.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Watertown?

Watertown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,042. There are 2,344 business establishments in the area, including 201 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 6.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Watertown?

The median home value in Watertown is $211,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $312,902. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,061. Fair market rent is $872 for a 1-bedroom and $1,097 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 59.8%. The average annual property tax is $5,930.

How are the schools in Watertown?

Schools in Watertown score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 19.0% of adults in Watertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Watertown?

The obesity rate in Watertown is 42.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.6% of adults are smokers. 28.9% are physically inactive. 24.6% of residents report depression. 9.6% lack health insurance. 74.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,574.

What is transportation like in Watertown?

The average commute in Watertown is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Watertown?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown is 89.6% White, 2% Hispanic or Latino. 92.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.9% speak Spanish. 8.5% of the population are military veterans. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 94.7% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Ixonia, WI 2,470 pop · 7.6 mi Johnson Creek, WI 3,367 pop · 7.9 mi Lake Mills, WI 6,391 pop · 11.8 mi Hustisford, WI 1,062 pop · 12.3 mi Waterloo, WI 3,542 pop · 13.2 mi Oconomowoc, WI 18,385 pop · 13.4 mi Jefferson, WI 7,722 pop · 13.4 mi Juneau, WI 2,600 pop · 14.8 mi Okauchee Lake, WI 4,827 pop · 15.2 mi Summit, WI 4,997 pop · 16.1 mi Marshall, WI 3,806 pop · 16.9 mi Nashotah, WI 1,272 pop · 17.6 mi Dousman, WI 2,043 pop · 17.8 mi Lake Ripley, WI 1,972 pop · 18.2 mi

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Economy 13/13

Housing 14/17

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Community 14/14

Cost of Services 3/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 6/6

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