Watertown, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Watertown, South Dakota Summary
Life in Watertown research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Watertown over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Watertown:
The population in Watertown is 22,577.
The median home value in Watertown is $174,900.
The median income in Watertown is $56,520.
The cost of living in Watertown is 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Watertown is $822.
The unemployment rate in Watertown is 1.5%.
The poverty rate in Watertown is 13.2%.
Table Of Contents
Watertown SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
10
Watertown, SD Crime Report
406
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,778.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-23.49%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Watertown / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 406 | 1,778.2 | 2,458.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 50 | 219.0 | 501.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.4 | 30.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 28 | 122.6 | 399.1 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 356 | 1,559.2 | 1,956.7 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 68 | 297.8 | 340.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 257 | 1,125.6 | 1,357.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 31 | 135.8 | 259.3 | 282.7 |
Watertown, SD Cost Of Living
94
Watertown's Overall Cost Of Living
Watertown's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Watertown | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 80 | 90 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 89 | 100 | |
Watertown, SD Photos
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Rankings for Watertown in South Dakota
Map Of Watertown, SD
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Population over time in Watertown
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,249 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 22,124 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 22,083 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 22,026 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 21,919 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 21,795 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 21,670 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 21,524 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 21,434 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 21,318 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Watertown
| Race | Watertown | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.7% | 80.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.5% | 8.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 4.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Watertown
| Gender | Watertown | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Watertown for adults over 25
| Education | Watertown | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Watertown, South Dakota
| Income | Watertown | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 18.6% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 16.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 5.2% | 9.5% |
