Watertown
City in Codington County, South Dakota
Watertown is a city in Codington County, South Dakota, with 22,655 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,742 ft (531 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waverly, 10.8 miles NE.
- 22,655residents (2020 Census)
- 1,742 ftelevation · 531 m
- 18.8 sq miland area · 48.7 km²
- 1,205 / sq mipopulation density
- 57201ZIP code
About Watertown
Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States. Watertown is home to the Redlin Art Center, which houses many of the works of wildlife artist Terry Redlin. Watertown is between Pelican Lake and Lake Kampeska, from which Redlin derived inspiration for his artwork.
The population was 22,655 at the 2020 census, making Watertown South Dakota's 5th-most populous city. It is also the principal city of the Watertown Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Codington County. It is home to the Bramble Park Zoo. Watertown's residential real estate is considered the most expensive in South Dakota for cities of its size; the median price for a home in Watertown was approximately $200,000 as of 2013.
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Living in Watertown
- Median household income
- $69,600
- Median home value
- $229,400
- Median rent
- $942/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Watertown had 22,655 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,655 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,205 per sq mi (465 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watertown at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Codington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 22,655 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.80 sq mi (48.7 km²) |
| Water area | 7.98 sq mi (20.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9092° N, 97.1557° W |
| ZIP code | 57201 |
| Official website | watertownsd.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4669300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watertown
- Waverly10.8 mi NE
- Kranzburg12.1 mi E
- Florence13.1 mi NW
- Castlewood14.2 mi SE
- Henry15.1 mi W
- Goodwin15.1 mi E
- Hazel15.2 mi SW
- Claremont Colony16.9 mi SE
- South Shore17.3 mi NE
- Hayti17.4 mi S
- Wallace19.9 mi NW
- Naples19.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watertown
What county is Watertown in?
Watertown is in Codington County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Watertown, SD?
22,655 people lived in Watertown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watertown, SD?
The ZIP code of Watertown is 57201.
What is the elevation of Watertown?
1,742 feet (531 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watertown?
Waverly (10.8 mi), Kranzburg (12.1 mi), Florence (13.1 mi), Castlewood (14.2 mi), Henry (15.1 mi).
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