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Box Elder, SD vs Watertown, SD

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Are people in Watertown older or younger than people in Box Elder?
- The Median Age in Watertown is 9.6 years older than in Box Elder.

Are housing costs cheaper in Watertown or Box Elder?
- Watertown housing costs are 20.7% less expensive than Box Elder housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Watertown or Box Elder?
- The average commute for residents of Watertown is 2.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Box Elder.

Things to do in Box Elder?
Box Elder SD resides along I-90 exit 131 eastbound between Rapid City & Sioux Falls featuring Hot Springs Municipal Airport Ranch Creek Golf Course Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary Evans Plunge Mineral Spa plus Cave Of The Winds Tours between June–September attracting tourists all year round!

Things to do in Watertown?
Watertown, SD is an independent city located on the banks of Big Sioux River in South Dakota. Home to over 21 thousand citizens , this vibrant area offers plenty of recreational opportunities such as skiing , snowboarding , camping , fishing etc during colder months while outside activities become more available during warm seasons such as hiking , swimming or boating .

 Box Elder, SDWatertown, SDUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,577329,725,481
 Median Income$62,972  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$320,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.03  Unlock26.38
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Let me start by saying that I've lived all over the US and spent 3 years in Watertown. On the positive side, Watertown has a lot to offer for a town of 22,000 people.   More

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Many lakes with in driving distances and many public hunting areas but if your looking for the night life its not here this is a small town  More

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Watertown in general has alot of old people, if your in Downtown and watch cars go by it seems as though every other car has a elderly person in it. But apart from all  More

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