At a Glance
Median Income
$35,000
$14,198 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
52.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
37.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
20.6% smoking rate
How Waldenburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waldenburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waldenburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waldenburg residents earn a median household income of $35,000 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,198. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 455 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Waldenburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
52.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waldenburg has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population48
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$14,198
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$886M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$50,060
Housing Units21
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death16,532/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation236 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+52.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Waldenburg was built in 1969.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.