Watertown
City in Wisconsin, United States
Overview
Watertown, Wisconsin is a charming small city set between Madison and Milwaukee along the Rock River. Known for its rich history, friendly community, and scenic parks, Watertown offers a welcoming atmosphere for visitors interested in local culture and American Midwest hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Wisconsin
Population
22,655
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.19°, -88.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,125
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-5.9°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-41.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
953 mm
Internet Speed
285 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
1
Cafes
1
Nightlife
7
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UNU
Distance
26 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.