Wisconsin
Waterloo is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 3,542. Residents earn $78,103 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Waterloo receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Waterloo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waterloo is $78,103, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. The poverty rate of 20.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Waterloo is $219,100, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Waterloo is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 119 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,309 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.
23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Waterloo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,103 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,379 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,042 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,650 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,344 |
| County GDP | $4,923M |
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Healthcare | 218 |
| Retail | 277 |
| Manufacturing | 139 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,930 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.71% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
| Census Median | $219,100 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $307,061 |
| Census Median Rent | $974 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,930 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.71% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,008/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 218 |
| Total Violent | 119.0/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 119.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,309.1/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 89.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,219.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.5 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 812 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1835°N, 88.9900°W |
| County FIPS | 55055 |
Winner: Republican by 16.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.9% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 935/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 218 |
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Retail Stores | 277 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |