Watertown, SD

Watertown, South Dakota

Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington county, is 94 miles N of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 188 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 20,237 people lived in Watertown.

The People and Families of Watertown

In Watertown, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Watertown had a median family income of $44,944.

Political Inclinations

Watertown residents donated more money ($6,700) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Watertown Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Watertown are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Watertown, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Watertown; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Watertown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Watertown, SD

Comparing Watertown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Watertown Almanac

Watertown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Watertown Public Libraries

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Watertown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Watertown residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Watertown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Watertown Hospitals

PRAIRIE LAKES HOSPITAL & CARE CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
400 10TH AVENUE NW
(605) 882-7000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Watertown

Watertown High Schools (2004)

WATERTOWN HI SCH
200 NE 9TH ST
605-882-6316
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,268 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Watertown Colleges

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Lake Area Technical Institute

National American University Campus

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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