At a Glance
Median Income
$34,286
$22,267 per capita
Violent Crime
1,581/100K
4,490/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Waterford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waterford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waterford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waterford residents earn a median household income of $34,286 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,267. 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 566 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Waterford reports 1,581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 316% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,490/100K.
Education
30.0% of adults in Waterford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterford has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population30
Median Age66.8 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female80% / 20%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$34,286
Per Capita$22,267
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,206M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$186,220
Housing Units6
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,581/100K
Property4,490/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death16,967/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation428 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Memphis International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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