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Watertown, TN
City in Wilson County, Tennessee.
Population
1,463
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,015
ZIP codes
0
Watertown and its ZIP codes
Watertown at a glance
- Watertown is about 5.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,148, close to the Tennessee median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,000 (13% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,036 a month.
Local data for Watertown, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Watertown, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,148
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$250,000
Median rent
$1,036/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (234), German Americans (165), French Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilson County. PPP loans are for Watertown.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,508
65,458 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,229
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$979M
FY 2026, $6,627 per person
How people get to work
Watertown, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Watertown, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
968
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
611
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
54.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watertown, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Watertown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StatesvilleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| AlexandriaTown | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| NoreneCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Tuckers CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| GreenvaleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.4 |
| AuburntownTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| LibertyTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| HickmanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| DowelltownTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| GordonsvilleTown | 13 mi | 7.1 |
| LebanonCity | 13 mi | 40.7 |
| South CarthageTown | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| CarthageTown | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| WalterhillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| GladevilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| WoodburyTown | 20 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watertown, TN in?
- Watertown is in Wilson County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Watertown, TN?
- About 1,463 people live in Watertown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watertown?
- Nearby places include Statesville (5.7 mi), Alexandria (6.2 mi), Norene (6.3 mi), Tuckers Crossroads (7.3 mi), Greenvale (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023