Waterloo, OR

Oregon · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
242 Population
$61,458 Median Income
$236,500 Home Value
$1,094 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
45.7 yrs Median Age
11.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
4.0
Economy
4.5
Affordability
1.9
Education

People

Population242
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density2,017/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 94.6%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$61,458
Per Capita Income$28,484
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty Rate3.2%
County GDP$6,881M

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$236,500
Median Rent$1,094
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,425

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Depression31.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul41° / 66°
Rain54 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 32 (Good)

Education

1.9/5
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+91.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.14
Libraries (County)9

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute38 min
Work From Home15.7%
Broadband73.0%

How Waterloo Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$61,458
Home Value$236,500
Median Rent$1,094
Poverty Rate3.2%
Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
Unemployment3.5%
Avg Temperature52.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population242
Population Density2,017 per sq mi
Median Age45.7 years
Male57.4%
Female42.6%
Male 57.4%
Female 42.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94.6% Hispanic 0.8% Other 4.6%
White94.6%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.6%

Language

English Only95.7%
Spanish Speakers4.3%
English 95.7% Spanish 4.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability26.1%
Health Insurance91.2%

Income

18% below avg
Median Household Income$61,458
Per Capita Income$28,484
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,105
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$64,863

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Poverty Rate3.2%
Total Establishments (County)3,944
County GDP$6,881M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation260
Healthcare Facilities250
Retail Stores371
Manufacturing169
Total Establishments3,944

Industry Mix

Restaurants 260 Healthcare 250 Retail 371 Manufacturing 169

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$64,863
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,316

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time37.6 min
Work From Home15.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

16% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$236,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied93.7%

Rental Costs

6% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,094

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedroom$1,425
3 Bedroom$1,963
4 Bedroom$2,318

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,316
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.82%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma12.4%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity20.5%
Depression31.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.2%
Regular Checkup70.0%
Premature Death Rate8,440 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.3 / 10
Exercise Access79.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)250
Restaurants (County)260

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)24
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

41°F Jan 66°F Jul
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Average52.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation54.5 in
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median32.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,017 per sq mi
Latitude44.4947°
Longitude-122.8243°
County FIPS41043

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.6%
D 36.2%

Republican +24.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
High School+91.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.14

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density2,017 per sq mi
Land Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Broadband Access73.0%
Public Libraries (County)9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)24
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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