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A township of 1,163 people in Sanilac County, Michigan
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Conserved land8.1%1,814 of 22,302 acres
Trails11 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves21,560 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
1Sandusky State Game Area7.1 mi of trails · 1,454 acresDirections
2Watertown Township Park12 acresDirections

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About Watertown

Township in Michigan, United States
1,263Population
35.3 sq miArea
764 ftElevation

Watertown Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,263 at the 2020 census.

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#31Most new homes in MI#53Fastest growing in MI#57Highest income in MIAll MI rankings →

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Most working residents leave Watertown for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Sandusky (34%), Croswell (3%) and Custer (3%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Sandusky
34%
Croswell
3%
Custer
3%
Marion
2%
5%Work in townlive and work in Watertown 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 504Jobs based herebalanced
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Watertown →

Health in Watertown

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

6worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close
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What stands out

14.4%More older adults who have lost all their teethMI 10.2% · worse 10.1%More adults with COPDMI 8.1% · worse 17.8%More smokersMI 14.6% · worse

Care nearby

Mckenzie Health SystemSandusky · 4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Imlay CityImlay City · 28.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48471, 48419, 48401 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Watertown →

Natural hazards in Watertown

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
9Does Watertown flood?paid flood claims since 2004NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 10 declared for Sanilac CountyMapWatertown vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating
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Climate in Watertown

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Watertown has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 19°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
59° / 42°Fall
How much snow does Watertown get?About 41 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 16, with the last in spring around May 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →
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Nearest: Sandusky District LibrarySandusky · 3.7 miles · 49 hrs a week
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SanduskyWashingtonElmerElkCuster Watertown Sandusky Washington Elmer Elk Custer
NWSandusky EWashington WElmer SElk NCuster
Where Watertown residents work nearby:Sandusky 34%Custer 3%Elk 2%Work & commute →
Compare side by side:Watertown vs SanduskyWatertown vs WashingtonWatertown vs ElmerWatertown vs ElkWatertown vs Custer

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