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Crime in Watertown summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Watertown. Key points include:
There were 311 total crimes in Watertown in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Watertown is 1,328.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Watertown is 303.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Watertown is 1,024.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Watertown is -37.33% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Watertown Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Watertown / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 311 | 1,328.1 | 1,948.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 71 | 303.2 | 362.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 22.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 56 | 239.1 | 283.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 240 | 1,024.9 | 1,586.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 16 | 68.3 | 194.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 208 | 888.2 | 1,195.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 68.3 | 195.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Watertown summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Watertown. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Watertown is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Watertown is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Watertown is $304,838.
The median income in Watertown is $69,600.
Watertown's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Watertown Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Watertown | South Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 92 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Watertown, SD Weather
The average high in Watertown is 53.9° and the average low is 32.9°.
There are 48.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 22.5 inches of precipitation each year with 36.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Watertown |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 53.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 32.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 48.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 22.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Watertown Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Watertown
The current population in Watertown is 23,044. The population has increased 8.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,044 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 22,859 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 22,718 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 22,577 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 22,249 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 22,166 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 22,124 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 22,083 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 22,026 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 21,919 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 21,795 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 21,670 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 21,524 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 21,434 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 21,318 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Watertown
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Watertown is:
89.9% White with 20,721 White residents.
0.8% African American with 190 African American residents.
2.3% American Indian with 530 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 154 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 107 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 667 Two Or More residents.
2.9% Hispanic with 675 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Watertown | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.9% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.3% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Watertown
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Watertown is 48.5% female with 11,169 female residents.
Watertown is 51.5% male with 11,874 male residents.
| Gender | Watertown | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 49.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Watertown for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Watertown completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Watertown completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Watertown completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Watertown completed some college.
16.0% of adults in Watertown completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Watertown completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Watertown completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Watertown completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Watertown completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Watertown | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Watertown, South Dakota
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4.1% of households in Watertown earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Watertown earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Watertown earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Watertown earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Watertown earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.7% of households in Watertown earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.4% of households in Watertown earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.2% of households in Watertown earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.2% of households in Watertown earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Watertown earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Watertown | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.2% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
