At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$28,067 per capita
Home Value
$93,800
Zillow: $323,554
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
16.2% smoking rate
How Waterville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waterville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waterville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waterville residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,067. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waterville is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,554. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.2% of adults in Waterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waterville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population143
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density409/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$28,067
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$780M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$323,554
Housing Units63
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation860 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Waterville was founded in 1850.
The median home in Waterville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.