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Watertown, WI
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Population
22,774
Land area
12.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,888
ZIP codes
0
Watertown and its ZIP codes
Watertown at a glance
- Watertown is about 17 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 36th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $70,107, 10% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,100 (17% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,052 a month.
Local data for Watertown, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Watertown, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,107
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$222,100
Median rent
$1,052/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,022), Irish Americans (2,969), Polish Americans (2,014).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Watertown.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,423
33,413 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,938
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$543M
FY 2026, $6,393 per person
How people get to work
Watertown, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Watertown, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
967
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
153
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watertown, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Watertown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LebanonCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| IxoniaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Johnson CreekVillage | 7.8 mi | 3 |
| ClymanVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ReesevilleVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Lac La BelleVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| LowellVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| AshippunCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Lake MillsCity | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| HelenvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HustisfordVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| OconomowocCity | 13 mi | 11.8 |
| WaterlooCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| JeffersonCity | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| NeoshoVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| SummitVillage | 14 mi | 20.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watertown, WI in?
- Watertown is in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Watertown, WI?
- About 22,774 people live in Watertown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watertown?
- Nearby places include Lebanon (6.9 mi), Ixonia (7.3 mi), Johnson Creek (7.8 mi), Clyman (8.3 mi), Reeseville (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023