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Watertown, FL
Census-designated place in Columbia County, Florida.
Population
3,068
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,240
ZIP codes
0
Watertown and its ZIP codes
Watertown at a glance
- Watertown is about 3 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,466, 44% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,100 (68% below Florida) and median rent is $851 a month.
Local data for Watertown, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Watertown, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,466
Poverty rate
42.4%
Median home value
$114,100
Median rent
$851/mo
Homeownership
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (322), German Americans (167), Puerto Ricans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Watertown.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,224
24,847 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,052
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$544M
FY 2026, $7,810 per person
How people get to work
Watertown, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled21.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Watertown, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
654
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 41°F
54.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watertown, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.9%
U.S. 11.1% +6.8 pts
Cities near Watertown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake CityCity | 1.9 mi | 14.3 |
| Five PointsCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.2 |
| White SpringsTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Fort WhiteTown | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| Lake ButlerCity | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| Worthington SpringsTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| RaifordTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| Live OakCity | 24 mi | 7.6 |
| BranfordTown | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.2 |
| High SpringsCity | 26 mi | 23 |
| BrookerTown | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| La CrosseTown | 27 mi | 4.6 |
| Glen St. MaryTown | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| AlachuaCity | 29 mi | 36.2 |
| MacclennyCity | 30 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watertown, FL in?
- Watertown is in Columbia County, Florida.
- What is the population of Watertown, FL?
- About 3,068 people live in Watertown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watertown?
- Nearby places include Lake City (1.9 mi), Five Points (3.4 mi), White Springs (13 mi), Fort White (19 mi), Lake Butler (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023