Watertown city, Wisconsin
Watertown city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Watertown city is a geographic entity located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 14,485. The land area covers 8.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 14,485 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,838 | ±299 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,025 | ±285 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,838 | ±299 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 187 | ±141 |
| Median Home Value | $218,200 | ±$14,082 |
| Median Gross Rent | $986 | ±$70 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,250 | ±$5,655 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,156 | ±$2,054 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,599 | ±446 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,320 | ±427 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.3% | ±2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 22,617 (2024)
ID: 177159
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK
PO BOX 477, WATERTOWN WI 53094-0477
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GUS Population: 86,245 (2024)
ID: 177064
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
311 S CENTER AVE, JEFFERSON WI 53549-1799
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Watertown | KG-05 | Watertown, WI | |
| Regular School Watertown | 09-12 | Watertown, WI | |
| Regular School Watertown | PK-05 | Watertown, WI | |
| Regular School Watertown | KG-05 | Watertown, WI | |
| Regular School Watertown | 06-08 | Watertown, WI | |
| Regular School Watertown | KG-05 | Watertown, WI | |
| Regular School Watertown | PK | Watertown, WI | |
| Regular School Watertown | 09-12 | Watertown, WI | |
| Regular School Watertown | KG-05 | Watertown, WI | |
| Regular School Watertown | PK-12 | Watertown, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WATERTOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 125 HOSPITAL DRIVE, WATERTOWN, WI, 53098 |
(920) 261-4210
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Maranatha Baptist University
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College | 1.1 mi away | 745 West Main Street, Watertown, WI, 53094 |
9202619300
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WATERTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 100 S. WATER ST., WATERTOWN, WI, 53094 |
(920) 262-4090
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Nashotah House
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College | 16.8 mi away | 2777 Mission Rd, Nashotah, WI, 53058-9793 |
2626466500
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JOHNSON CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 125 LINCOLN ST., JOHNSON CREEK, WI, 53038 |
(920) 699-3741
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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College | 23.9 mi away | 800 W Main St, Whitewater, WI, 53190-1790 |
2624721234
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REESEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 216 S. MAIN ST., REESEVILLE, WI, 53579 |
(920) 927-7390
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Waukesha County Technical College
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College | 24.9 mi away | 800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI, 53072-4601 |
2626915566
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L.D. FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 120 E. MADISON ST., LAKE MILLS, WI, 53551 |
(920) 648-2166
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OCONOMOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 200 SOUTH ST., OCONOMOWOC, WI, 53066 |
(262) 569-2193
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WATERTOWN WWTP, WI US, located 0.6 miles from Watertown city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4° | 10.5° | 18.4° | 1.37" | 11.0" |
| February | 30.3° | 13.3° | 21.8° | 1.35" | 9.7" |
| March | 42.2° | 24.0° | 33.1° | 1.90" | 4.4" |
| April | 55.6° | 35.1° | 45.4° | 3.67" | 1.6" |
| May | 67.8° | 46.9° | 57.3° | 4.19" | 0.1" |
| June | 77.7° | 57.1° | 67.4° | 5.80" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.3° | 61.1° | 71.2° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.5° | 59.0° | 69.3° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.8° | 50.8° | 61.8° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.6° | 39.5° | 49.6° | 3.00" | 0.3" |
| November | 44.6° | 27.9° | 36.2° | 2.14" | 1.4" |
| December | 32.0° | 17.3° | 24.7° | 1.75" | 8.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown city | City | 0.6 mi | — |
| Lebanon CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Ixonia CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Johnson Creek village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Clyman village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Reeseville village | Village | 10.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5505583975. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.