Watertown

South Dakota Codington County

Watertown

A city in Codington County, South Dakota — population 22,303 as of 2020.

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Watertown News September 27

JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Adds to Makes it 7 in a Row With Win Over Wakefield

Girls Varsity Field Hockey finished up a busy three-game week in impressive fashion with yet another dominant performance, shutting out Wakefield 7-0 under the lights at Victory Field to move to 7-1 on the season. Originally scheduled to be played at 4:15 p.m., Field Hockey’s…

Local Sports
Watertown News September 27

Three Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week

A single family house, a townhouse, and a condo were sold this week. 264 Lexington St., $530,000, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,311 sq. ft. Townhouse 10 Stoneleigh Cir., $1,300,000, 4 bedroom 3 bathroom 3,089 sq. ft. Single Family 141 Coolidge Ave. #517, $530,000, 1 bedroom 1 bathroom…

Real Estate & Development
Moody County Enterprise September 22

By Carleen Wild. Moody County Enterprise. Moody County commissioners are lowering what they are asking the city of Flandreau and Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe to contribute toward local 911 services.The hope is that the new numbers will keep Flandreau from moving its calls to…

Government & Civic
City of Watertown September 18

Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 11th Street NE will be closed between Arrow Avenue NE and First Avenue NE due to sanitary sewer and storm sewer work.

Transportation
City of Watertown September 16

Weather permitting, the bike trail adjacent to North Lake Drive will be closed for approximately two weeks to allow for driveway construction.

Transportation
City of Watertown September 11

Seasonal sump pump variance applications are moving to OpenGov, and all applicants—including those who have received a variance in the past—will need an OpenGov account. The City of Watertown will begin accepting applications October 1.

Government & Civic

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Watertown by the numbers

Population 22,303Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
18.37 sq mi (47.57 km²), 7.98 sq mi water
Median age
39.5
Households
10,394
Persons per household
2.2
Median household income
$69,600
Median house value
$229,400
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
MAYOR
Address
PO BOX 910, WATERTOWN, SD 57201
Municipal record
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