Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown: city in and county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States
About
Watertown is a city located in the county of Codington in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,482 and a population density of 320 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,303 inhabitants.
The city was created 147 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Watertown
| Population | 22,303 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Codington County |
| Postal code | 57201 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 67.08 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.8994,-97.1151 |
| Altitude | 1,732 feet / 528 meters |
| Capital city | Watertown is capital of Codington County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1879 (147 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 01:47:27 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 333 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Watertown is located at 44°53'58"N 97°6'54"W (44.8994100, -97.1150700).
Watertown map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Watertown increased by 3.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,482 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,676 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,834 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,003 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,076 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,047 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,169 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,246 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,180 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,174 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,303 | 0.58% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Watertown
1US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
1720 4th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201, United States View details
Phone: +16058868202 | Website available
2USDA Rural Development
1404 9th Ave SW, Watertown, SD 57201, United States View details
Phone: +16058821872 | Website available
3South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources Feedlot Program
2001 9th Ave SW, Watertown, SD 57201, United States View details
Phone: +16058825051 | Website available
People born in Watertown (32)
People born in Watertown, including writer Spencer Johnson, Olympic wrestler Dennis Koslowski, chairman and chief executive officer of ExxonMobil Lee Raymond, .
More notable people
- Kristi Noem (American politician) she was born in 30/11/1971
- John Hamre (American academic) he was born in 03/07/1950
- Monte Cook (American writer & game designer) he was born in 29/01/1968
- Bob Scholtz (American football player) he was born in 25/12/1937
- Bruce Cordell (novelist and author of roleplaying games from the United States) he was born in 01/01/1968
- Charles B. Kornmann (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1937
- George R. Mather (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 02/06/1911
- Hope A. Olson (Information studies scholar) she was born in 01/01/1942
- J. A. Jance (American writer) she was born in 27/10/1944
- James Strombotne (American artist) he was born in 30/10/1934
- Joseph Schull (Canadian historia) he was born in 06/02/1906
- Marley G. Kelly (American politician, Wisconsin state senator) he was born in 04/05/1892
- Mike Courey (American football player (1959-2007)) he was born in 11/08/1959
- Nancy Turbak Berry (American politician) she was born in 17/09/1956
- Robert J. Fox (American priest) he was born in 25/12/1927
- Sylvia Bacon (American judge) she was born in 09/07/1931
- Terry Redlin (American artist (1937-2016)) he was born in 11/07/1937
- Timmy Williams (American comedian) he was born in 10/04/1981
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Watertown, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219143 | Lake Area Technical College | Watertown (SD) | 57201-0730 |
Closest post offices linked to Watertown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown Post Office | Watertown (SD) | 57201 |
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Other cities in Codington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Codington County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kranzburg | 364 | Township in Codington County, South Dakota |
| Kampeska | 333 | Township in Codington County, South Dakota |
| Rauville | 293 | Township in Codington County, South Dakota |
| South Shore | 215 | Town of the United States |
| Henry | 100 | Town in Coddington County, South Dakota, United States |
| Wallace | 87 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Waverly | 62 | Census-designated place in Codington County, South Dakota |
| Florence | 18 | Town in Codington County, South Dakota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Watertown distances to largest South Dakota cities