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Watertown, South Dakota

Introduction to Watertown, South Dakota

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

Watertown History

Watertown is the county seat of Codington County. It is said that the areas was named after Watertown, New York. The city houses the Redlin Art Center, which houses a collection of many major art works created by Terry Redlin, one of the most popular wildlife artists in American history.

Watertown and nearby Attractions

  • Kampeska Heritage Museum
  • Oakwood Lakes State Park
  • Bramble Park Zoo,
  • Codington County Heritage Museum
  • Lake Area Zoological Society
  • Redlin Art Center

Things To Do In Watertown

While in Watertown, one can plan a day trip to the Bramble Park Zoo, which has a wide variety of birds, mammals and reptiles from around the world. The Prairie Winds Golf Club is a great place for local golfers to enjoy a round. One may also visit some historic sites like the Surveyor’s House and the Ingalls House. Local festivals include the Arts Festival, organized every September, and Nordefest, celebrated every October.

Watertown Transportation

Air transportation is available from Huron Regional Airport.

Watertown Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at South Dakota State University, Northern State University and Southwest State University.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Watertown, SD

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens63
Well-Paid Single Men58
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women48
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use610
Walking and Biking to Work65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents92
People Living Alone74
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime51

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