At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$16,085 per capita
Violent Crime
996/100K
6,134/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Waterloo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waterloo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waterloo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waterloo residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,085. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Waterloo reports 996 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,134/100K.
Education
31.4% of adults in Waterloo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterloo has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population192
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$16,085
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$2,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$192,112
Housing Units110
Rent Burden13.8%
Crime
F
Violent996/100K
Property6,134/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,904/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation638 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute40 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Waterloo was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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