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Watertown

City in Minnesota, United States

Overview

Watertown, Minnesota is a charming small city on the banks of the Crow River, offering relaxed living, scenic natural spaces, and a welcoming community. Its blend of historic downtown and green parks make it attractive for families and nature lovers alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
22,655
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.96°, -93.85°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,360
Local Cost
$1,515
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
7.0°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
-8.8°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-38.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
783 mm
Internet Speed
323 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MGG
Distance
32 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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