At a Glance
Median Income
$43,958
$22,549 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
Zillow: $141,036
Median Rent
$657/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
17.6% 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
3.3 / 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 $43,958 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,549. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 622 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waldo is $91,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,036. Median rent is $657/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
6.5% of adults in Waldo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waldo has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,159
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,958
Per Capita$22,549
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$1,306M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,000
Rent$657
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$141,036
Housing Units975
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,622/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation357 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute40 min
Broadband58.4%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Waldo was founded in 1887.
The median home in Waldo was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.