At a Glance
Median Income
$33,125
$21,701 per capita
Home Value
$59,700
Zillow: $138,612
Median Rent
$1,256/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.8%
20.8% smoking rate
How Waldo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waldo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waldo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waldo residents earn a median household income of $33,125 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,701. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,578 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waldo is $59,700 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,612. Median rent is $1,256/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
13.6% of adults in Waldo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waldo has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population282
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$33,125
Per Capita$21,701
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$4,496M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,700
Rent$1,256
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$138,612
Housing Units180
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity48.8%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death15,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation780 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute56 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Waldo was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
37.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.