Median Income
$40,750
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
22.7%
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Waldo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population22
Median Age71.6 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans22.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$41,382
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$184M
Commute12 min
Climate
Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Elevation1,720 ft (524 m)
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.80
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute12 min
Broadband13.0%
Libraries2
Is Waldo a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Waldo receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Waldo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Waldo is $40,750, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Education
22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Waldo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Waldo has a population of 22 with a density of 58 people per square mile. The median age is 71.6 years, 84% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
71.6yrs
Median Age
84% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
The median household income in Waldo is $40,750, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $40,750 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $41,382 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $797 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,684 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 169 |
| County GDP | $184M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 12.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Waldo has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 28.6 inches |
| 25% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 17.6 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,720 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1200°N, 98.7983°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20141 |