Ohio
Waterford is a small town in Ohio with a population of 322. Residents earn $48,594 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waterford receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Waterford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waterford is $48,594, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Waterford is $134,400, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $686 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
1.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Waterford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches, including 15.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,594 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,404 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,138 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,894 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,656 |
| County GDP | $4,760M |
| Restaurants | 134 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 213 |
| Manufacturing | 78 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,637 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.71% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 62.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |
| Census Median | $134,400 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $186,345 |
| Census Median Rent | $686 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.3% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,637 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.71% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,492/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.5 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 685/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5387°N, 81.6442°W |
| County FIPS | 39167 |
Winner: Republican by 43.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 1.8% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 685/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 52.8% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 134 |
| Retail Stores | 213 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 62.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |