Watertown, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Watertown, South Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
22,249
Unemployment
2.9%
Poverty
15.4%
Median Home
$175,600
Median Income
$52,145
Median Rent
$760
Watertown SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
10
Watertown, SD Crime Report
468
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,103.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-10.33%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Watertown / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 468 | 2,103.6 | 2,458.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 56 | 251.7 | 501.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 9.0 | 30.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 38 | 170.8 | 399.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 412 | 1,851.9 | 1,956.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 62 | 278.7 | 340.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 320 | 1,438.3 | 1,357.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 30 | 134.8 | 259.3 | 246.0 |
Watertown, SD Cost Of Living
94
Watertown's Overall Cost Of Living
Watertown's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Watertown | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 80 | 79 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 88 | 100 | |
Watertown, SD Photos
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Rankings for Watertown in South Dakota
Map Of Watertown, SD
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Population over time in Watertown
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 22,249 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 22,124 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 22,083 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 22,026 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 21,919 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 21,795 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 21,670 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 21,524 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 21,434 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 21,318 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Watertown
| Race | Watertown | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.3% | 81.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.4% | 8.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 4.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Watertown
| Gender | Watertown | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Watertown for adults over 25
| Education | Watertown | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Watertown, South Dakota
| Income | Watertown | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.5% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.9% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
