There are 5 independent living communities serving Watertown, South Dakota. This includes 3 communities in Watertown and 2 nearby. The costs per day for independent living in South Dakota range from $35 up to $114, with a median expenditure running around $57. The monthly cost averages around $1,710 and ranges between $1,045 and $3,418. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $20,526, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Watertown is a small city in the State of South Dakota. It is located in Codington County. It is the 4th largest city in South Dakota, with 24,983 people living within the city limits and 314,519 in the encompassing metropolitan area. The senior community composes 27% of the overall population.
Watertown has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000. The median household income is $44,000 vs the average of $47,000 for the entire state of South Dakota. The current unemployment rate is about 4.28% and the median housing price is $208,500, which is more than the South Dakota average of $130,500.
Watertown has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The city gets optimal amounts of rain annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Watertown has a moderate crime rate and very good air quality ratings.