At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$16,085 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
15.5% smoking rate
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 3.8% (6% above 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.
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 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population192
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$16,085
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$2,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$218,767
Housing Units110
Rent Burden13.8%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,904/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
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
Broadband80.5%
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.
39.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.