At a Glance
Median Income
$69,583
$37,216 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
Zillow: $312,915
Median Rent
$950/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.7% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waldo residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,216. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,046 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waldo is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,915. Median rent is $950/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
24.7% of adults in Waldo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waldo has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population407
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$37,216
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,431M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,600
Rent$950
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$312,915
Housing Units179
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation815 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Waldo was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.