Watertown, South Dakota · ZIP 57201

Watertown — ZIP 57201

Watertown (57201) scores 75/100 — Good for South Dakota. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $334K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100

Avg math proficiency50%

Avg reading proficiency54%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100

Typical home value$334K

Median rent$1,207/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$334K

Median Rent

$1,207/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

246

Violent Crime

Property Crime

195

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Codington County, South Dakota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Lincoln Elementary - 05	01–04	361	82%	72%
Mellette Elementary - 07	01–04	267	67%	47%
Jefferson Elementary - 09	01–04	333	62%	47%
McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06	PK–KG	296	57%	52%
Watertown Middle School - 02	07–08	575	48%	64%
Watertown Intermediate School - 13	05–06	532	47%	54%
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02	PK–05	128	45%	45%
Watertown High School - 01	09–12	1,222	39%	69%
Waverly-South Shore High School - 01	09–12	86	30%	50%
Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03	06–08	69	25%	45%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

26,375

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 57201 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 57201 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 57201 is approximately $334K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 57201 in Watertown has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.