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Waterloo, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Douglas County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
950
Population
1,022/sq mi density
$75,417
Median Income
$35,341 per capita
$218,400
Home Value
$430,030 Zillow
$1,125
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
49
Violent Crime/100K
2,459 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,417 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,400 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Waterloo (8)
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
State Park
676 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Homestead National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Homestead Act of 1862 transformed the world. Millions were invited to file claims including families, women, immigrants, and formerly enslaved people. Over 10 percent of the United States was homesteaded! The land, long inhabited by indigenous cultures, changed forever. Homesteaders created sett...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, M...
Weather: Homestead NHP's weather can vary quite a bit, even in a single day. In the summer, average daytime highs can exceed 80°F (27°C), only to drop 20 or more degrees when a thunderstorm rolls through....
Lake Manawa State Park
State Park
1,577 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail winds nearly 4,900 miles through the homelands of more than 60 Tribal nations. It follows the historic outbound and inbound routes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Pacific Ocean. Follow the trail to find t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Boating, Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Watching, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: In winter, watch for ice on trails and sidewalks. In summer, make sure to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen on hot days. Keep in mind the Trail covers 16 states, use www.weather.gov to look up ...
Lewis and Clark State Park
State Park
246 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Platte River State Park
State Park
515 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Preparation Canyon State Park
State Park
346 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Waubonsie State Park
State Park
1,884 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0