At a Glance
Median Income
$60,278
$26,287 per capita
Home Value
$167,700
Zillow: $243,871
Median Rent
$1,602/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
15.9% smoking rate
How Waterflow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waterflow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waterflow 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
Waterflow residents earn a median household income of $60,278 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,287. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waterflow is $167,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,871. Median rent is $1,602/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
10.9% of adults in Waterflow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterflow has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,215
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,278
Per Capita$26,287
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,700
Rent$1,602
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$243,871
Housing Units544
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death18,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain7.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,061 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Waterflow was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.