At a Glance
Home Value
$181,300
Zillow: $220,815
Violent Crime
156/100K
3,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Waterbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waterbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waterbury a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waterbury is $181,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,815. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Waterbury reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,662/100K.
Education
1.8% of adults in Waterbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterbury has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population82
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans59.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$32,729
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
Home Value$181,300
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$220,815
Housing Units54
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent156/100K
Property3,662/100K
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,289 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute33 min
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Waterbury was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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