Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Watertown.
Updated July 2026
Watertown, SD has 6 licensed assisted living homes (281 beds, averaging 46.8 per home). It sits in Codington County, a thin RAL market scoring 3.2/10, with 2,392 seniors 75+ growing 5.8%.
Licensed homes
6
Watertown
Licensed beds
281
total
Avg home size
46.8 beds
per home
County opportunity
3.2/10
Thin
The Watertown assisted living market
Watertown has 6 licensed assisted living homes totaling 281 beds — an average of 46.8 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Codington County, it draws on a 75+ population of 2,392 growing 5.8%, with a senior median income of $49,583. See the full Codington County market or all South Dakota top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Watertown, SD?
Watertown has 6 licensed assisted living homes with about 281 total beds.
Is Watertown a good place to open an assisted living home?
Watertown is in Codington County, which scores 3.2/10 (Thin) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 5.8%. Current local supply is 6 homes.
What county is Watertown in?
Watertown is in Codington County, South Dakota.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the South Dakota licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.