Watertown, South Dakota

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  1. Overview - Life In Watertown
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Watertown
  3. Crime In Watertown
  4. Cost of Living In Watertown
  5. Gender In Watertown
  6. Household Income For Watertown
  7. Education In Watertown
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Watertown
About Watertown, South Dakota
Is Watertown, South Dakota a good place to live?
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.
Population
22249
Unemployment
2.9%
38% NAT AVG.
Poverty
15.4%
10% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$175600
24% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$52145
23% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$760
34% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
94
6% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 6
Unemployed People
1 in 34
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 16
People Earning < $50,000
48%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.4
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.8
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing70%

Affordability70%

Safety60%

Amenities85%

Diversity50%

Education70%

Commute100%

Is Watertown, South Dakota safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Watertown, South Dakota is 10% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Watertown is 35% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Watertown is 5% lower than national average. You have 1 in 397 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 54 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
468
Violent : 56
Property : 412
Total Crime
10% NAT. AVG.
14% STATE AVG.
2103.6 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
35% NAT. AVG.
50% STATE AVG.
251.7 (per 100k)
Property Crime
5% NAT. AVG.
5% STATE AVG.
1851.9 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Watertown
Violent crime
1 in 397
Property crime
1 in 54
Robbery
1 in 11125
Burglary
1 in 359
Assault
1 in 586
Car Theft
1 in 742
Watertown : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In South Dakota 14 16 13 17 15
In USA 1426 1385 1145 1337 1226
Watertown : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In South Dakota 16 6 11 20 10
In USA 1223 288 1042 1193 503

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Watertown
South Dakota
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 56 251.7 501.39 387.8
Murder 1 4.5 4.48 6.5
Robbery 2 9 30.69 73.9
Assault 38 170.8 399.12 279.7
Rape 15 67.4 67.1 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Watertown
 South Dakota
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 412 1851.9 1956.72 1,958.2
Burglary 62 278.7 340.09 314.2
Larceny 320 1438.3 1357.32 1,398
Car Theft 30 134.8 259.32 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Watertown South Dakota National Avg.
Services 100 94 100
Groceries 109 97 100
Health 116 96 100
Housing 80 79 100
Transportation 97 93 100
Utilities 88 88 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Watertown South Dakota Country
Female 50.5% 49.6% 50.8%
Male 49.5% 50.4% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Watertown South Dakota Country
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% 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% 14.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.9% 15.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3% 5.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 4.4% 8.3%
Education


Education Watertown South Dakota Country
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 33% 30% 27.0%
Other College 22% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 15% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 4% 6% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Watertown South Dakota Country
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% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.2% 2.7% 2.8%
Hispanic 3.5% 4.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity