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Watertown, Wisconsin

Introduction to Watertown, Wisconsin

Watertown, Wisconsin, in Jefferson county, is 28 miles NW of Waukesha, Wisconsin and 42 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the year 2000 census, 21,598 people lived in Watertown.

Watertown History

Watertown was first settled in 1836 by Timothy Johnson, who built the first cabin in this area. The waterpower from the Rock River attracted early settlers, and was first used to power sawmills. Two hydroelectric dams were later constructed. A plank road was constructed connecting Milwaukee with Watertown in 1853. German immigrants established the first kindergarten in the United States in the area. The Milwaukee and Watertown Railroad entered the area in 1855. The city was named after Watertown, New York.

Watertown and nearby Attractions

  • Oconomowoc Historical Museum
  • Aztalan State Park
  • Little A-Merrick- Amusement Park
  • Hoard Historical Museum
  • Astico County Park
  • Tallman House

Things To Do In Watertown

Watertown is home to parks and playgrounds such as the South First Street Park, Lincoln Park, Union Park, Timothy Johnson Park, Fannie P Lewis Park and Riverside Park. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Watertown Country Club. The Astico County Park and Aztalan State Park offer opportunities for hiking, fishing, canoeing and picnicking. In addition, Watertown hosts the Fall Festival every October and the Outdoor Art Festival every June.

Watertown Transportation

Flights are available from Dane County Regional Airport.

Watertown Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Carroll College and the Waukesha County Technical College are all nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 6%Watertown Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Watertown Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Watertown, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Men65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women66
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes44

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