At a Glance
Median Income
$40,750
$41,382 per capita
Violent Crime
448/100K
1,388/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
326 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waldo residents earn a median household income of $40,750 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,382. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Waldo reports 448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,388/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Waldo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waldo has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population22
Median Age71.6 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$41,382
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$184M
Avg Weekly Wage$797
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$71,068
Housing Units44
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent448/100K
Property1,388/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,625/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,720 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Broadband13.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Waldo was founded in 1888.
The median home in Waldo was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
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