Watertown is a city in South Dakota state in USA with a population of 22249 residents.. The poverty rate of Watertown is 15.4%, which is 10% higher than national average. The typical household in Watertown earns $52145 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 48% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Watertown, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Watertown remained 2.9%, which is 38% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Watertown, only 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 37% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Watertown is 94, which is 6% lower than national average. Median home value in Watertown is $175600 , which is 24% lower than national average. While median income in Watertown remained $52145, which is 23% lower than national average.