Waterloo, IA

Iowa · Black Hawk County · Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro

Waterloo is a mid-size city in Iowa with a population of 66,947. Residents earn $56,344 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

66,947 Population 1,087/sq mi density

$56,344 Median Income $33,372 per capita

$150,200 Home Value $143,771 Zillow

$896 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

452 Violent Crime/100K 2,484 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$56,344 median income, 4.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$150,200 home value, $896/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

452 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $56,344

25% lower than US avg

Home Value $150,200

47% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 452/100K

19% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.6%

33% lower than US avg

Median Rent $896

23% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 44.2%

38% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.2%

17% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 11.5%

7% lower than US avg

How Waterloo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population66,947

Median Age36.6 yrs

Density1,087/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 69%

Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+

Median Income$56,344

Per Capita$33,372

Unemployment4.2%

Poverty11.5%

County GDP$10,039M

Commute16 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$150,200

Rent$896

Ownership61.1%

Zillow$143,771

Housing Units31,988

Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

Violent452/100K

Property2,484/100K

Murder1.5/100K

Assault377/100K

Burglary760/100K

Health

Obesity44.2%

Uninsured9.2%

Smoking19.3%

Depression21.4%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain37.9 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation892 ft (272 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.6%

High School+90.6%

Graduate+7.1%

School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%

Commute16 min

Broadband85.8%

EV Stations7

Libraries6

Is Waterloo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waterloo receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Waterloo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waterloo is $56,344, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waterloo is $150,200, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $896 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 452 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,484 per 100,000, 27% above the national average.

Education

22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Waterloo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Waterloo has a population of 66,947 with a density of 1,087 people per square mile, spread across 63.2 square miles. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (69.1%), with 2.5% Hispanic, 17.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.1% of residents, while 12.9% speak Spanish. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 16.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 94.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

66,947

Total Population

1,087

People / sq mi

36.6yrs

Median Age

6% below US avg

63.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%

Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Waterloo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.1%

11% above US avg

Spanish 12.9%

4% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Waterloo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waterloo is $56,344, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,372 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,147, 20% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 3,947 business establishments, including 323 restaurants. The cost of living index is 87.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 7.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Waterloo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$56,344
	25% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,372
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,147
IRS Avg AGI	$74,437
Gini Index	0.464 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.2%
	17% above US avg
Poverty Rate	11.5%
	7% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,947
County GDP	$10,039M

Business (County)

Restaurants	323
Healthcare	388
Retail	470
Manufacturing	137

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,315
	52% above US avg
Cost of Living	87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	16.2 min
Drive Alone	77.8%
Public Transit	0.4%
Work from Home	7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Waterloo is $150,200, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $143,771. Homes sell for 95.9% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $896 (23% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $788 for a one-bedroom to $989 for a two-bedroom apartment. 61.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 31,988 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1961. The average annual property tax is $5,315 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$150,200
	47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$143,771
Median List Price	$155,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$155,000
$/Sq Ft	$107
Homes Sold	56
Sale-to-List Ratio	95.9%
Price Drops	18.8%
Inventory	160

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$896
	23% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$871
Rent Burden	27.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$738
1 Bedroom	$788
2 Bedrooms	$989
3 Bedrooms	$1,282
4 Bedrooms	$1,420

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	61.1%
Owner-Occupied	61.1%
Renter-Occupied	38.9%
Housing Units	31,988
Median Year Built	1961

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,315
	52% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.54%

In Waterloo, 44.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.2% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.1% of residents. 34.6% have high blood pressure. 19.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 20.7% report binge drinking. 27.0% are physically inactive. 21.4% report depression. 18.1% experience frequent mental distress. 9.2% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,051. The dentist ratio is 1:1,265. 90.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.9 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)

PM2.5

3.6

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

3.9

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

1.8

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

75.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.2

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

130.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Waterloo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	44.2%
	38% above US avg
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	34.6%
Asthma	10.9%
COPD	7.3%
Cancer	6.8%
Stroke	3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.3%
	38% above US avg
Binge Drinking	20.7%
Physical Inactivity	27.0%
Depression	21.4%
Mental Distress	18.1%
Physical Distress	13.2%
Short Sleep	37.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.8%
Uninsured	9.2%
	7% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,051
Dentists	1:1,265
Mental Health	1:387
Checkup Rate	78.0%
Dental Visits	62.0%
Premature Death	7,993/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.9/10
Exercise Access	90.0%
Healthcare Facilities	388

Waterloo has a violent crime rate of 452 per 100,000 residents, 19% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 376.5 per 100,000, robbery at 56.1, rape at 17.7. The murder rate is 1.5 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,484 per 100,000, 27% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,533, burglary at 760, vehicle theft at 190 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Waterloo receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Waterloo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	451.8/100K
	19% above US avg
Murder	1.5/100K
	77% below US avg
Rape	17.7/100K
Robbery	56.1/100K
Assault	376.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,483.7/100K
	27% above US avg
Burglary	760.5/100K
Theft	1,532.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	190.5/100K
Arson	20.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Traffic Accidents	175
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Waterloo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 892 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.0°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	892 ft (272 m)
Area	63.2 sq mi (163.8 km²)
Population Density	1,087/sq mi
Coordinates	42.4923°N, 92.3519°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Black Hawk County County
Nearest Airport	Waterloo Regional (ALO) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"

0% below US avg

Snowfall 33.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	23.4 / 100
Community Resilience	94.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

621 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 40 fatalities, 1,007 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 25, 2008	EF5	44 km	9
May 15, 1968	EF5	70 km	13
May 15, 1968	EF5	40 km	5
Mar 13, 1990	EF4	82 km	0
May 30, 1989	EF4	71 km	0
Aug 12, 1974	EF4	73 km	0
Aug 12, 1974	EF4	84 km	0
Jul 12, 1971	EF4	82 km	0
Aug 26, 1965	EF4	25 km	1
May 5, 1965	EF4	96 km	0
Sep 1, 1961	EF4	62 km	0
Apr 30, 1954	EF4	66 km	0
Jul 19, 2018	EF3	72 km	0
May 25, 2008	EF3	30 km	0
May 21, 2004	EF3	66 km	0
May 11, 2000	EF3	9 km	1
Jul 27, 1995	EF3	56 km	0
Jul 19, 1994	EF3	90 km	0
Jun 19, 1993	EF3	68 km	0
Jun 28, 1990	EF3	69 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (939 ac, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2009	UNNAMED	939	70 km
2010	FOLEY	786	72 km
2011	ACE AUTO	676	77 km
2011	IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11	510	67 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	23°F (-5°C)	1.0 in
March	35°F (2°C)	2.3 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.5 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.3 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
July	71°F (22°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.5 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	35°F (2°C)	2.0 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	1.3 in

Waterloo has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").

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Waterloo is located in Black Hawk County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 50% of the vote, a 1.2-point margin. 85.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 7 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 388 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 77.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.8%

D 50%

Winner: Democrat by 1.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Traffic Accidents	175
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.6%
	33% below US avg
High School+	90.6%
Graduate Degree+	7.1%
School Test Score	5.23

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,087/sq mi
Total Area	63.2 sq mi
County	Black Hawk County County

Services

Broadband Access	85.8%
Avg Download Speed	121.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	28.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	7
Alt Fuel Stations	17
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	388
Restaurants	323
Retail Stores	470

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	16.2 min
Drive Alone	77.8%
Public Transit	0.4%
Work from Home	7.1%

Average costs for common services in Waterloo. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$220 ($132–$351)
Specialist Visit	$307 ($176–$483)
Urgent Care Visit	$176 ($88–$307)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,932 ($702–$4,390)
Dental Cleaning	$114 ($66–$176)
Dental Filling	$220 ($132–$351)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$40 ($22–$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$66 ($44–$105)
Brake Pad Replacement	$263 ($132–$439)
Tire Rotation	$35 ($18–$66)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$527 ($351–$878)
Battery Replacement	$176 ($88–$307)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$88 ($53–$132)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$79 ($44–$123)
HVAC Repair	$351 ($132–$702)
HVAC System Install	$6,146 ($3,512–$10,536)
Roof Repair	$878 ($351–$1,756)
Roof Replacement	$7,902 ($4,829–$13,170)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,317 ($439–$3,073)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,170 ($4,390–$26,340)
DUI Defense	$4,390 ($1,756–$8,780)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,317 ($702–$2,634)
Will Preparation	$439 ($176–$878)
Trust Preparation	$2,195 ($878–$4,390)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut	$48 ($26–$88)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$132 ($66–$220)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure	$35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour)	$70 ($44–$114)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.60 ($2.63–$4.83)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.07 ($2.20–$4.39)
Loaf of Bread	$3.34 ($2.20–$4.83)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$3.95 ($2.63–$5.71)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.83 ($3.51–$6.59)
Rice (per lb)	$0.88 ($0.53–$1.58)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$123 ($70–$220)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$105)
Internet (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$57 ($26–$88)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$75 ($44–$132)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$176 ($66–$439)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,756 ($1,054–$3,073)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$114)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($7.02–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$88 ($26–$220)
Driver's License Renewal	$26 ($13–$66)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,054 ($527–$2,195)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$878 ($439–$1,756)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$351 ($176–$615)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22–$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$878 ($351–$2,195)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$10,975 ($4,390–$26,340)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$53 ($26–$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$88 ($44–$176)
Dog Grooming	$53 ($26–$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35 ($18–$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$263 ($132–$439)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$176 ($88–$351)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$728
Toddler	$628
Preschool	$628
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$489
Toddler	$481
Preschool	$481

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Black Hawk County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	13,298	167	$87,134	2.28
Health Care & Social Assistance	10,852	596	$59,120	1.07
Retail Trade	8,506	472	$35,090	1.20
Accommodation & Food Services	6,080	323	$20,630	0.94
Transportation & Warehousing	3,671	143	$55,797	1.22
Administrative & Waste Services	2,920	264	$43,899	0.70
Other Services	2,761	263	$49,200	1.29
Construction	2,578	266	$67,786	0.69
Professional & Technical Services	2,362	409	$77,225	0.48
Finance & Insurance	2,260	251	$86,881	0.79
Arts & Entertainment	852	58	$20,682	0.72
Management of Companies	814	48	$103,967	0.68
Educational Services	720	55	$35,089	0.49
Real Estate	651	162	$45,853	0.59
Information & Technology	531	68	$106,054	0.40

Colleges & Universities in Waterloo

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Hawkeye Community College	Public · Associate	6,506	—	$6,308	$6,598
Allen College	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	631	—	$24,456	$24,456

Hospitals in Waterloo

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(319) 272-8000
ALLEN HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(319) 235-3941

Schools in Waterloo

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
West High School	High	1,652	96	17.2:1
East High School	High	1,022	59	17.3:1
Hoover Middle School	Middle	883	56	15.8:1
Kittrell Elementary School	Elementary	614	47	13.1:1
Orange Elementary School	Elementary	521	37	14.1:1
Lowell Elementary School	Elementary	513	42	12.2:1
Highland Elementary School	Elementary	477	36	13.3:1
Fred Becker Elementary School	Elementary	473	35	13.5:1
Lincoln Elementary School	Elementary	471	38	12.4:1
Central Middle School	Middle	471	35	13.5:1
Lou Henry Elementary School	Elementary	465	35	13.3:1
George Washington Carver Academy	Middle	442	34	13.0:1
Irving Elementary School	Elementary	402	31	13.0:1
Cunningham School	Elementary	376	32	11.8:1
Kingsley Elementary School	Elementary	343	26	13.2:1

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Radio Stations near Waterloo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

National Parks Near Waterloo

10 national parks and monuments found near Waterloo.

Park	Type	Fee
Backbone State Park	State Park	Free
Beed's Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Cedar Rock	State Park	Free
George Wyth State Park	State Park	Free
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Lake Macbride State Park	State Park	Free
Palisades-Kepler State Park	State Park	Free
Pine Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Rock Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Union Grove State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Waterloo

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	68,712	$40,498
2015	68,645	$41,933
2017	67,773	$44,429
2019	67,401	$47,327
2021	66,941	$49,430
2023	66,856	$56,344

Museums in Waterloo

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
WALDEMAR A. SCHMIDT ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8007722085	$85,168,316
GROUT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3192346357	$528,082
GROUT MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	503 SOUTH ST	3192346357	$528,082
GROUT MUSEUM OF HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM		3192346357	$528,082
GROUT MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND SCIENCE	GENERAL MUSEUM		3192346357	$528,082
CEDAR FALLS ICE HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	121 CENTER ST	3192665149	$281,734
CEDAR FALLS IOWA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	121 CENTER STREET	3192665149	$281,734
IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		3192732021	$212,714
CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1927 EAST ORANGE ROAD	3192264966	$206,593
BLACK HAWK SOCIETY OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	3128 BROCKWAY RD
BREMER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3193521309
CEDAR VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GALLERY OF ART	ART MUSEUM		3192733095
GROUT MUSEUM DISTRICT: BLUEDORN SCIENCE IMAGINARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	322 WASHINGTON STREET
H. W. GROUT TRUST	HISTORY MUSEUM		3192346357
HEARST CENTER FOR ARTS	GENERAL MUSEUM		3192738641
INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING INSTITUTE AND MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		6417911517
NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME DAN GABLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
PHELPS YOUTH PAVILION (WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS)	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	225 COMMERCIAL STREET	3192914490
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	503 SOUTH STREET
RENSSELAER RUSSELL HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3192330262
SHELL ROCK COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	127 E ADAIR ST
SHELL ROCK HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3198854478
SUNRISE CHILDREN'S ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	250 ANSBOROUGH AVE	3192344110
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA TEACHING AND RESEARCH GREENHOUSE	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		3192736728
WATERLOO MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		3192914491

Libraries in Waterloo

Name	Address	Annual Visits
WATERLOO PUBLIC LIBRARY	415 COMMERCIAL ST	271,603
CEDAR FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY	524 MAIN ST	245,949
WAVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1500 W BREMER AVE	137,209
HUDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY	401 5TH ST	47,048
READLYN COMMUNITY LIBRARY	309 MAIN ST	25,575
BENNY GAMBAIANI PUBLIC LIBRARY	104 S CHERRY ST	24,372
HAWKINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY	308 MAIN ST	21,240
DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 WASHINGTON ST	18,695
REINBECK PUBLIC LIBRARY	501 CLARK ST	14,185
EVANSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY	123 N EVANS RD	9,400
JANESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	227 MAIN ST	8,877
DUNKERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	203 E TOWER ST	8,269

Farmers Markets in Waterloo

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Cedar Falls Farmers Market	Clay & Third Streets	05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM;	Visit
College Hill Farmers Market	2205 College St.	06/04/2015 to 10/29/2015	Thu: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;
Downtown Waterloo Farmers Market	420 Jefferson Street			Visit
Evansdale Farmers Market	3524 Lafayette Rd	05/28/2014 to 10/15/2014	Wed: 2:30 PM-5:30 PM;
Kimball Ridge Family Market	Corner of Kimball & Ridgeway Ave., in the Ridgeway			Visit
Sycamore Mall Farmers Market	Highway 6 & Sycamore Street			Visit
University Avenue Farmers' Market	4000 University Avenue	May to October	Thu:3:30 PM - 6:00 PM;
Waverly Farmers Market	Downtown behinde Keller's Furniture			Visit

Hotels in Waterloo

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baymont Waterloo

Best Western Plus Executive Residency Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Boarders by Cobblestone

Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo - Cedar Falls

Country Inn & Suites

Courtyard Waterloo Cedar Falls

Days Inn

Hampton

Suburban Studios

Restaurants in Waterloo

37 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applebee's

Ari'z Supper Club and Martini Lounge

Basal Pizza

Carpenter's Diner

Chilito's Mexican Bar & Grill

D'Leon's Taco Rico

Dairy Queen

Doughy Joey's Peetza Joint

El Patron Mexican

Galleria de Paco

Geno's Pizza

Godfather's Pizza

Hibachi Sushi Buffet

Jameson's Public House

Kingpin Social

La Michoacana

LJ's Neighborhood Bar & Grill

Locals Bar & Grill

LongHorn Steakhouse

Mama Nick's Pizzeria

Mandarin Spice Asian Grill

Morg's

Noodles & Company

Olive Garden

Pancheros Mexican Grill

Perkins

Pizza Hut

Red Apple Chinese Restaurant

Salt-N-Pepper Food

Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill

Taquiera La Placita

The Brown Bottle

The Other Place

Three Amigos Family Restaurant

Tokyo Bay Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar

Verve Kombucha Kitchen & Bar

Village Inn

Cafes in Waterloo

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabin Coffee Co

Caribou Coffee

Fat Cup

Lincoln Perk Coffee House

Scooter's

Sidecar

Sidecar Coffee

Starbucks

Theatres in Waterloo

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

McBride Auditorium

RiverLoop Amphitheatre

Waterloo Community Playhouse

Waterloo Community Theatre

Clinics in Waterloo

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center

Peoples Community Health Clinic

Rock Valley Physical Therapy

United Medical Park

UnityPoint Clinic Express

Dentists in Waterloo

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aspen Dental

Crossroads Dental

Bus Stations in Waterloo

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

US #1306220650

US #548016715

Gas Stations in Waterloo

28 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casey's General Store

Cenex

Clark

Hy-Vee Gas

Kwik Star

Metro Mart

New Star Convenience

Sam's Club

Yesway

Banks in Waterloo

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Community Bank & Trust

Dupaco Community Credit Union

Dupaco Credit Union

Farmers State Bank

U.S. Bank

Veridian Credit Union

Wells Fargo

Shopping Malls in Waterloo

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crossroads Mall

Progress Plaza

Gyms in Waterloo

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Cedar Valley SportsPlex

Planet Fitness

Golf Courses in Waterloo

5 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cedar Valley Golf Center

Gates Park Golf Course

Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course

Red Carpet Golf Course

Sunnyside Country Club

Breweries in Waterloo

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Carmi Flavors	Flavoring Extract Manufacturers, Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries	2100 4th St S W	3193521125	Visit
Jameson's Public House	Pub, Brewery, and Bar	310 E 4th St	3192330701	Visit
The Pump Haus Pub & Grill	Restaurant, Pub, and Brewery	311 Main St	3192778111	Visit

Ski Resorts Near Waterloo

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Keystone	135.0	22	3,651	$120	November - April	Yes	Yes

Nursing Homes in Waterloo

6 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE RETIREMENT 600 PARK LANE	Non profit - Corporation	72	61	3/5	—	4/5	3/5	3192918100
HARMONY HOUSE HEALTH CARE CENT 2950 WEST SHAULIS ROAD	For profit - Corporation	70	62	3/5	—	4/5	2/5	3192344495
COUNTRY VIEW 1410 WEST DUNKERTON ROAD	Government - City/county	134	114	2/5	—	4/5	4/5	3192912509
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES 201 WEST RIDGEWAY AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	97	63	2/5	—	4/5	4/5	3192347777
NORTHCREST SPECIALTY CARE 2001 HEATH STREET	Non profit - Corporation	94	84	2/5	—	3/5	2/5	3192344423
RAVENWOOD SPECIALTY CARE 2651 ST FRANCIS DRIVE	Non profit - Corporation	196	168	1/5	—	3/5	1/5	3192326808

Pharmacies in Waterloo

21 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ALLEN CLINIC PHARMACY	146 WEST DALE STREET	319-235-3777
AMICARE PHARMACY INCORPORATED	1015 SOUTH HACKETT ROAD	319-274-1040
COVENANT FAMILY PHARMACY	2710 SAINT FRANCIS DRIVE	319-272-5700
CVS - 8544	2060 CROSSROADS BOULEVARD	319-235-6249
CVS - 8546	2068 LOGAN AVENUE	319-234-4736
FALLS ROAD DRUG HEALTH MART PHARMACY	2027 FALLS AVENUE	319-234-2634
GREENWOOD DRUG INCORPORATED	224 BYRON AVENUE	319-234-1589
HY-VEE	1422 FLAMMANG DRIVE	319-234-1774
HY-VEE	4000 UNIVERSITY AVENUE	319-236-1786
HY-VEE	2181 LOGAN AVENUE	319-232-6366
KIMBALL AVENUE DRUG HEALTH MART PHARMACY	2104 KIMBALL AVENUE	319-234-6673
KMART	3810 UNIVERSITY AVENUE	319-234-1507
NUCARA PHARMACY	209 EAST SAN MARNAN DRIVE	319-236-8891
PEOPLES CLINIC PHARMACY	905 FRANKLIN STREET	319-272-4450
Q AND T HEALTH MART PHARMACY	920 WEST 5TH STREET	319-233-5216
SUPERTARGET	1501 EAST SAN MARNAN DRIVE	319-226-6761
UNITED MEDICAL PARK CLINIC PHARMACY	1731 WEST RIDGEWAY AVENUE	319-833-5725
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1496	1334 FLAMMANG DRIVE	319-232-3514
WALGREENS - 10855	1850 LOGAN AVENUE	319-296-7761
WALGREENS - 3590	3910 UNIVERSITY AVENUE	319-236-9927
WALGREENS - 7455	111 WEST RIDGEWAY AVENUE	319-433-0490

EV Charging Stations in Waterloo

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Hy-Vee Waterloo - Tesla Supercharger	1422 Flammang Drive	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
Waterloo Center for the Arts	225 Commercial St.	SHELL_RECHARGE		2	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Waterloo Hy-Vee	1422 Flammang Drive	SHELL_RECHARGE		2	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
FAA - National Airspace Facility (ALO ATCT)	2790 Livingston Ln	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
Fairfield Inn & Suites Waterloo Cedar Falls - Tesla Destination	2134 La Porte Rd	Tesla Destination	3		J1772 TESLA	public
Fairfield Inn & Suites Waterloo Cedar Falls-QBDestinationSiteID83942 - Tesla Destination	2314 Laporte Rd	Tesla Destination	2		TESLA	public
Hampton Inn Waterloo - Tesla Destination	2034 Laporte Rd	Tesla Destination	2		TESLA	public

Fire Stations in Waterloo

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Waterloo Fire Rescue	425 E 3RD ST	Career			319-291-4460

Power Plants Near Waterloo

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
WATERLOO LUNDQUIST	PETROLEUM LIQUIDS	221112	-92.4	OP
WASHBURN WIND FARM	ONSHORE WIND TURBINE	221115	-92.4	CN
ELECTRIFARM	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE	221112	-92.4	OP

Bridges in Waterloo

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	756	29,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1989	350	23,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	828	21,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1991	1,317	12,650	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1991	897	11,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1991	212	11,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1991	212	11,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	195	11,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1991	897	11,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	195	11,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2019	119	11,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2003	658	10,921	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	205	10,900	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	426	10,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1991	1,333	10,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	500	10,190	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	418	10,190	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	426	10,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1983	181	9,050	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1983	181	9,050	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1971	487	8,392	F
Culvert	Concrete	1950	22	8,392	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1983	267	7,700	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1967	630	7,280	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	268	6,868	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1991	23	6,813	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1953	615	6,793	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1971	364	6,513	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1996	278	6,494	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1996	131	6,494	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1967	29	6,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1991	194	5,414	G
Culvert	Concrete	1986	23	5,322	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1984	703	5,195	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1991	48	4,946	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	267	4,855	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1949	128	4,635	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2001	145	4,594	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1970	718	4,550	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	56	4,546	F
Culvert	Concrete	1968	25	3,587	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1974	50	3,506	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1968	668	3,450	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1955	322	3,388	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	268	3,202	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1980	59	3,127	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1993	44	2,967	F
Culvert	Concrete	1988	26	2,777	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	25	2,679	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	295	2,670	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1996	44	2,520	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	538	2,360	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1938	615	2,318	P
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1969	23	2,259	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	261	1,928	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1975	577	1,908	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	175	1,908	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1986	125	1,820	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1961	270	1,296	F
Slab	Concrete	1958	32	1,244	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2015	70	1,100	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2017	93	845	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1986	83	749	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1961	45	684	F
Culvert	Concrete	1988	22	684	F
Culvert	Concrete	1986	26	684	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	25	606	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1988	44	415	F
Culvert	Concrete	1986	26	395	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1900	20	373	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2016	40	118	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2009	22	100	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2009	22	100	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1983	22	79	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1988	38	66	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2016	23	49	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1949	31	29	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1973	324	25	F

Correctional Facilities in Waterloo

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
BLACK HAWK COUNTY JAIL	225 EAST 6TH STREET	COUNTY	260	272	OPEN
WATERLOO RESIDENTIAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY	310-314 E 6TH ST	STATE	144	150	OPEN
WATERLOO POLICE DEPARTMENT	715 MULBERRY ST	LOCAL	57	-999	OPEN
WATERLOO WOMEN'S CENTER FOR CHANGE	1515 LAFAYETTE	STATE	39	-999	OPEN
NORTH IOWA JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES	1440 WEST DUNKERTON ROAD	NOT AVAILABLE	-999	-999	OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Waterloo

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
MASTERBRAND CABINETS, INC.	1205 PETERS DR	BLACK HAWK
NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO - WATERLOO COMPRESSOR	1508 E SCHROCK RD	BLACK HAWK
NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO - WATERLOO COMPRESSOR	1508 E SCHROCK RD	BLACK HAWK

Airports Near Waterloo

39 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport	CCY	Medium Airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport	CID	Medium Airport
Waterloo Regional Airport	ALO	Medium Airport
Ackley Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Allison Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Amana Airport	—	Small Airport
Belle Plaine Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Bluebird Airport	—	Small Airport
Chain Lakes Airpark	—	Small Airport
Dale Delight Airport	—	Small Airport
Davis Field	—	Small Airport
Flyers Airport	—	Small Airport
Folkerts Airport	—	Small Airport
George L Scott Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Green Castle Airport	—	Small Airport
Grundy Center Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hannen Airport	—	Small Airport
Henry Airport	—	Small Airport
Independence Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Isley Field	—	Small Airport
Koch Field	—	Small Airport
Marshalltown Municipal Airport	MIW	Small Airport
Mc Bride Field	—	Small Airport
Meyer Agri-Air Van Horne Airport	—	Small Airport
Mitchell Field	—	Small Airport
New Hampton Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Oelwein Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Rich Field	—	Small Airport
Ritel Copter Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Skydive Iowa Airport	—	Small Airport
Spotts Field	—	Small Airport
Tama Airport	—	Small Airport
Toledo Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Tonner Field	—	Small Airport
Traer Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Triple J Airport	—	Small Airport
Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark	—	Small Airport
Waverly Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Witcombe Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Waterloo

8 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Bremer County Sheriffs Office
Denver Police Department
Gilbertville Police Department
Janesville Police Department
La Porte City Police Department
Shell Rock Police Department
Waterloo Police Department
Waverly Police Department

Grocery Stores in Waterloo

72 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Ajla's Bakery And Grocery LLC	Grocery Store	1206 W 9th St
ALDI 72033	Supermarket	1918 Schukei Rd
Arsallan Inc.	Convenience Store	437 Sullivan Ave
Bp Fuel	Convenience Store	127 Jefferson St
Casey's 2866	Convenience Store	51 E Tower Park Dr
Casey's 2880	Convenience Store	1604 Laporte Rd
Casey's 3880	Convenience Store	1900 W Ridgeway Ave
Casey's General Store 2427	Convenience Store	3035 Logan Ave
Caseys General Store 2879	Convenience Store	326 University Ave
Clark of Waterloo	Convenience Store	1008 Laporte Rd
Corks	Convenience Store	1956 Lafayette St
CVS Pharmcy 8544	Other	1825 E San Marnan Dr
Dollar General 10073	Other	3815 University Ave
Dollar General 20584	Other	1650 Idaho St
Dollar General 21528	Super Store	428 E 1st St
Dollar General 4698	Other	2935 Logan Ave
Dollar General 7136	Other	66 E Tower Park Dr
Dollar General 7162	Other	820 W 5th St
Dollar Tree 1397	Other	4011 Shoppers Blvd
Dollar Tree 6008	Other	1921 Hawthorne Ave
Dollar Tree 6655	Other	1340 Logan Ave
DOLLARTREE 10708	Other	1415 Flammang Dr
EL MERCADITO TIENDA MEXICANA MEXICAN STORE 2	Grocery Store	520 Laporte Rd
Endi Bakery And Grocery Llc	Convenience Store	1010 E Mitchell Ave
Euro Fresh	Grocery Store	3025 Kimball Ave
Family Dollar 10944	Other	2206 Kimball Ave
Family Dollar 12879	Other	1608 University Ave
Family Dollar 5600	Other	611 Broadway St
Fareway Stores Inc. 951	Super Store	40 W San Marnan Dr
Glory African Market Llc	Grocery Store	810 Laporte Rd
Grazin Cattle LLC	Farmers and Markets	112 Prospect Cir
Hansen's Dairy	Other	3015 Kimball Ave
Hoffman Produce	Farmers and Markets	1011 Martin Rd
Hornbill Asian Market 1	Grocery Store	930 W 5th St
Hy-Vee C-Store #1 5869	Convenience Store	3700 University Ave
Hy-Vee Food and Drugstore 1866	Super Store	1422 Flammang Dr
Hy-Vee Food Store 1860	Super Store	2834 Ansborough Ave
Kfd Grocery Inc	Supermarket	1010 E Mitchell Ave
Kwik Star 229	Convenience Store	1717 E San Marnan Dr
Kwik Star 380	Convenience Store	506 W 9th St
Kwik Star 569	Convenience Store	875 Fisher Dr
Kwik Star 715	Convenience Store	135 E Ridgeway Ave
Kwik Star 723	Convenience Store	707 Broadway St
Kwik Star 724	Convenience Store	1105 Cedar Bend St
Kwik Star 732	Convenience Store	324 Fletcher Ave
Kwik Stop 3	Convenience Store	1104 Washington St
Kwik Stop 4	Convenience Store	515 Broadway St
La Placita	Grocery Store	321 W 4th St
Ledo	Grocery Store	131 Brookeridge Dr
Linn Mart	Convenience Store	926 Linn St
Lolo Food Market Llc	Convenience Store	1916 E Mitchell Ave
Michuacana Meat Market	Grocery Store	1215 Franklin St
Neighborhood Mart	Convenience Store	2100 Lafayette St
New Asian Market	Grocery Store	1010 E Mitchell Ave
Papa Murphy's Pizza IA015	Specialty Store	3005 Kimball Ave
Produce Store	Farmers and Markets	751 Glenwood St
Ravion Inc Dba Prime Mart 7	Convenience Store	1309 Lafayette St
Rays Supermarket	Convenience Store	1975 Franklin St
Red-Light Market	Other	2020 Bopp St
Sam's Club 6514	Super Store	210 E Tower Park Dr
SHWE Nyiko Market & Asian Foods	Grocery Store	911 Commercial St
Target Stores T- 1792	Super Store	1501 E San Marnan Dr
The Spot #3	Convenience Store	117 E San Marnan Dr
Us 5 Store	Grocery Store	922 Laporte Rd
Walgreens 10855	Other	1850 Logan Ave
Walgreens 3590	Other	3910 University Ave
Walgreens 7455	Other	111 W Ridgeway Ave
Walmart SC 1496	Super Store	1334 Flammang Dr
Waterloo Urban Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	460 Jefferson St.
We Arose Co-op	Farmers and Markets	300 Peek St
Xo Food & Liquor	Convenience Store	428 Franklin St
Yesway 1022	Convenience Store	1976 Franklin St

Treatment Centers in Waterloo

7 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Access Wellness and Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	319-252-4631
Central Iowa Psychological Services	Both	319-232-2086
Elevate CCBHC - Waterloo	Substance Abuse	833-370-0719
Pathways Behavioral Services Inc	Substance Abuse	319-235-6571
Pathways Behavioral Services Inc	Substance Abuse	319-352-2064
Peoples Community Health Clinic	Both	319-874-3000
Waverly Health Center - Behavioral Health	Both	319-482-4074

DOL Wage Violations in Waterloo

42 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $463,371 in back wages owed to 931 employees.

Violations

$463,371

Back Wages Owed

931

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Corn River Harvesting, Inc.	—	—	50701	—	1	$92,250	$824	112
Pillar of Cedar Valley	—	—	50703	—	2	$70,030	$642	109
Stokes Construction	—	—	50704	—	1	$50,829	$2,033	25
Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill	—	—	50703	—	1	$27,500	$246	112
Building Products Inc.	—	—	50704	—	1	$26,975	$2,698	10
TYSON FOODS INC [OSHA]	—	Tyson Foods Inc	50703	Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering	2	$26,635	$13,318	2
Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa Inc.	—	—	50701	—	1	$25,346	$362	70
ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION [OSHA]	—	—	50703	General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	1	$19,092	$4,773	4
Broadway Liquor	—	—	50703	—	1	$13,515	$1,931	7
North Star Community Services	—	—	50701	—	1	$13,387	$141	95
Jiffy Lube	—	—	50702	—	1	$12,500	$1,563	8
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo	—	Caesars Entertainment	50701	—	1	$10,567	$2,642	4
Amigos Mexican Restaurant	—	—	50702	—	1	$8,973	$528	17
Bergen Plumbing Heating and Cooling, Inc	—	—	50701	—	1	$8,637	$2,879	3
Greenhouse Kitchen	—	—	50701	—	1	$6,500	$271	24
North Iowa Detention Center	—	—	50703	—	1	$6,203	$517	12
Las Margarita's	—	—	50701	—	1	$5,245	$874	6
Star Mart	—	—	50702	—	1	$4,587	$241	19
Leer's Cycle Center	—	—	50701	—	1	$4,181	$348	12
Econolodge Inn and Suites	—	—	50701	—	1	$4,154	$593	7
Gray Transportation	—	Gray Transportation, Inc	50702	—	1	$3,914	$3,914	1
Newton's Paradise Cafe	—	—	50701	—	1	$3,807	$190	20
Thunder Ridge Transport, Inc.	—	—	50701	—	1	$2,736	$304	9
Waterloo Golf Headquarters	—	—	50701	—	1	$2,718	$906	3
Goodwill Industries	—	Goodwill Industries	50701	—	1	$2,447	$18	133
Always Best Care Senior Services	—	—	50702	—	1	$2,131	$213	10
Fifth Street Tire Co.	—	—	50701	—	1	$1,586	$227	7
Industrial Fabrication & Machine	—	—	50703	—	1	$1,566	$313	5
Hometown Cash Advance	—	—	50701	—	1	$1,151	$1,151	1
Hy-Vee	—	HY-VEE, INC.	50701	—	3	$1,105	$58	19
Pizza Hut	—	Yum Brands	50702	—	1	$789	$46	17
Sunnyside Country Club	—	—	50701	—	1	$720	$144	5
Services Roofing	—	—	50703	—	1	$388	$65	6
Cross Roads BP	—	—	50702	—	1	$254	$254	1
Matthias Landscaping	—	—	50703	—	1	$233	$117	2
Jimmy John's	—	Inspire Brands	50701	—	1	$212	$12	18
La Placita Mexican Store	—	—	50701	—	1	$144	$36	4
LJ's Bar and Grill	—	—	50701	—	1	$130	$26	5
Physical Therapy Partners	—	—	50701	—	1	$122	$122	1
All-Iowa Contracting Company	—	—	50701	—	1	$53	$18	3
Goodwill Industries of NE Iowa	—	—	50701	—	2	$35	$18	2
SJ Construction, Inc.	—	—	50703	—	1	$24	$24	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Waterloo

74 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ALL NATIONS COMMUNITY CHURCH	321 NORMANDY ST
AMBASSADOR FOR CHRIST CHURCH INC	1701 MULBERRY ST
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH	426 SUMNER ST
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH	2211 MAYNARD AVE
BAHONCY HANDS TOGETHER FOUNDATION	315 E 5TH STREET STE 202
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH WATERLOO IA	650 STEPHAN AVE
BOSNIAN ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF WATERLOO INC	3411 MARIGOLD DR
BRIDGE OF HOPE INC	713 LOCKE AVE
BRINGING YOUR FAMILY TO CHRIST MINISTRY	209 JACKSON ST
CATHEDRAL OF FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 871
CEDAR VALLEY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS	3231 W 9TH ST
CEDAR VALLEY CHURCH	3520 ANSBOROUGH AVE
CEDAR VALLEY CHURCH OF GODINTERNATIONAL	7016 DYSART RD
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH	3475 KIMBALL AVE
CHURCH ROW HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION	1519 W 4TH ST
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH	1005 W PARKER ST
CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH	915 WILLOW ST
CROSSROADS ASSEMBLY OF GOD	3205 BETHEL ST
EMPOWERMENT&RESTORATIONMINISTRIE	5123 SWEET WATER CIR
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA	3254 KIMBALL AVE
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	1555 W RIDGEWAY AVE
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	745 APRIL ST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	434 BALTIMORE ST
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WATERLOO FOUNDATION	614 RANDOLPH ST
FIRST WESLEYAN CHURCH	205 HAMMOND AVE
FOUNDATION OF FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WATERLOO IO	FRANKLIN ST AT PARK AVE
GENERATIONS CHURCH INC	949 NANCY RD
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH	501 E DONALD ST
GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	1024 W 8TH ST
GREENHOUSE MINISTRIES INC	739 GLENWOOD ST
HAMMOND AVE BRETHREN CHURCH	1604 HAMMOND AVE
HEALING WATER ASSEMBLY OF GOD	525 W 5TH ST
HEARTLAND VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP	3211 TITAN TRL
HOPE CITY CHURCH INC	118 HIGH ST
I HOPE MINISTRIES	722 S HACKETT RD
ISLAMIC FOUNDATION OF IOWA INC	330 SOUTH ST
JAMAAT KEWSER OF WATERLOO IOWA	1945 E MITCHELL AVE
JOURNEY CHURCH OF WATERLOO INC	1045 COLBY RD
JVG REVELATION CHURCH WORD	315 E 5TH ST STE 202
KIMBALL AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	1207 KIMBALL AVE
LINK CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT	803 W 5TH ST
LIVING HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH	827 FISHER DR
LIVING STONE CHURCH	1211 LOIS LN
LIVING TRUTH BIBLE CHURCH	2014 BYRON AE
MARSHALLESE BAPTIST CHURCH	1151 WILLISTON AVE
MASJID AL NOOR ISLAMIC COMMUNITY CENTER WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS INC	2110 SAGER AVE
MIRACLE LIFE CENTER INC	106 E 3RD ST APT 505
MT CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH	805 ADAMS ST
OPEN BIBLE STANDARD CHURCHES	928 JEFFERSON ST
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH	420 HARWOOD AVE
PAYNE MEMORIAL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	1044 MOBILE ST
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH BORN AGAIN	726 LOGAN AVE
PETERS ROCK COPTIC TEMPLE INC	115 CENTER ST
PILGRIM LUTHERAN CHURCH	3815 ANSBOROUGH AVE
REALIFE CHURCH	907 INDEPENDENCE AVE
RIGHTEOUS OAK CHURCH INC	2008 W 4TH ST
SACRED HEART CHURCH WATERLOO IA	627 W 4TH ST
SANCTUARY INC	1118 COTTAGE GROVE AVE
SERVICE MINISTRIES	1914 HARROW RD
ST EDWARDS CHURCH WATERLOO IA	1423 KIMBALL AVE
ST JOHNS CHURCH OF THE FIRST BORN A ROCK FOUNDATION INC	1901 PLAINVIEW ST
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH BENNINGTON	4110 E MOUNT VERNON RD
STREETS OF HOPE	315 E 5TH STREET STE 202
THE GRACE REFORMED CHURCH A COMMUNITY CHURCH WATERLOO IOWA	520 MAXWELL ST
TRINITY EPISCOPAL PARISH OF WATERLOO	4535 KIMBALL AVE
UNION GOSPEL CHURCH OF WATERLOO IOWA	PO BOX 755
UNITED PRAYER TOWER INC	3720 VILLAGE PL APT 5324
UPPER CHAMBER CHURCH	1712 W 4TH ST
WATERLOO ALL NATIONS BAPTIST CHURCH	3040 HAMMOND AVE
WATERLOO CHIN CHRISTIAN CHURCH	1737 CORNWALL AVE
WATERLOO CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	3622 HAMMOND AVE
WATERLOO HISPANIC FOURSQUARE CHURCH	212 LAFAYETTE ST APT 1
WATERLOO WORSHIP CENTER INC	PO BOX 233
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	810 KIMBALL AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterloo

What is the population of Waterloo?

Waterloo has a population of 66,947 residents and is located in Iowa. The population density is 1,087 people per square mile, spread across 63.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Waterloo expensive to live in?

Waterloo is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 87.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $56,344, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,200 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $896 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Waterloo safe?

The violent crime rate in Waterloo is 452 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,484 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Waterloo receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Waterloo?

Waterloo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches, with 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Waterloo?

Waterloo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,147. There are 3,947 business establishments in the area, including 323 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 7.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Waterloo?

The median home value in Waterloo is $150,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $143,771. For renters, the median monthly rent is $896. Fair market rent is $788 for a 1-bedroom and $989 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 61.1%. The average annual property tax is $5,315.

How are the schools in Waterloo?

Schools in Waterloo score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.6% of adults in Waterloo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Waterloo?

The obesity rate in Waterloo is 44.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.3% of adults are smokers. 27.0% are physically inactive. 21.4% of residents report depression. 9.2% lack health insurance. 90.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,051.

What is transportation like in Waterloo?

The average commute in Waterloo is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 77.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Waterloo?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Waterloo is 69.1% White, 17.2% Black or African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino. 87.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 12.9% speak Spanish. 6.3% of the population are military veterans. 16.1% of residents have a disability. 94.8% have health insurance coverage.

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