Watertown

Watertown, South Dakota Overview

Watertown scores 52.6/100 overall (C+), ranking #13 of 20 cities in South Dakota — below the state composite of 81.8. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 82/100, while Economy lags at 37/100.

Income & Employment in Watertown

The median household income in Watertown is $62,721, 13% below the statewide median of $72,280. Population grew 1.2% recently.

Cost of Living in Watertown

Watertown has a cost of living index of 90.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $212,300. Median monthly rent is $904. Renters spend 17.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Watertown

The adult obesity rate in Watertown is 35.4%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.6%. Residents report an average of 15.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. South Dakota ranks #24 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Watertown

Watertown has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. Per-pupil spending is $10,402. The city has 8 public schools serving 3,673 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Watertown

The annual average temperature in Watertown is 49.9°F. Summers average 73.2°F. Winters average 25.8°F. Annual precipitation is 34.7 inches. The average commute of 13.1 minutes is notably short.

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