Median Income $56,875

24% lower than US avg

Home Value $115,600

59% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 7.7%

77% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.5%

2% lower than US avg

Unemployment 7.8%

117% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 8.5%

31% lower than US avg

How Waco Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population190

Median Age46.7 yrs

Density731/mi²

Male / Female53% / 47%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans14.8%

Economy

Median Income$56,875

Per Capita$23,511

Unemployment7.8%

Poverty8.5%

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$115,600

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units68

Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity31.5%

Uninsured7.1%

Smoking14.2%

Depression22.7%

Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain44.1 in/yr

Sunny Days256/yr

Elevation909 ft (277 m)

Education

Bachelor's+7.7%

High School+72.0%

Graduate+2.2%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute26 min

Broadband74.0%

Is Waco a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waco receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Waco offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waco is $56,875, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waco is $115,600, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Waco enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 256 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Waco has a population of 190 with a density of 731 people per square mile. The median age is 46.7 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

190

Total Population

731

People / sq mi

46.7yrs

Median Age

20% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%

Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Waco vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Waco vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waco is $56,875, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Waco vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$56,875
	24% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$23,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	7.8%
	117% above US avg
Poverty Rate	8.5%
	31% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.0 min
Drive Alone	65.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Waco is $115,600, 59% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$115,600
	59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	89.2%
Housing Units	68
Median Year Built	1968

Property Tax

In Waco, 31.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.2% are current smokers. 22.7% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Waco vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.5%
	2% below US avg
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart Disease	4.9%
High Blood Pressure	27.2%
Asthma	9.0%
COPD	6.0%
Cancer	6.1%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.2%
	1% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.0%
Physical Inactivity	23.2%
Depression	22.7%
Mental Distress	16.8%
Physical Distress	11.5%
Short Sleep	34.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	65.9%
Uninsured	7.1%
	17% below US avg
Checkup Rate	63.9%
Dental Visits	47.6%

Food & Exercise

Waco has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.1 inches. The area enjoys 256 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.9°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	256 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	44.1 inches
	16% above US avg
Snowfall	1.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	909 ft (277 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	731/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2470°N, 94.5994°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 74.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	7.7%
	77% below US avg
High School+	72.0%
Graduate Degree+	2.2%
School Test Score	5.51

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	731/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	74.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.0 min
Drive Alone	65.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Waco, MO

How Waco Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Waco a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Waco vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Waco vs U.S. Average

Income: Waco vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Waco vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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