Kansas
Waterville is a small town in Kansas with a population of 748. Residents earn $70,625 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waterville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Waterville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waterville is $70,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Waterville is $90,300, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Waterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,625 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,239 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $945 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,725 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 413 |
| County GDP | $704M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 59 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,167 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.51% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |
| Census Median | $90,300 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $140,176 |
| Census Median Rent | $917 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,167 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.51% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,485/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,527/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6917°N, 96.7468°W |
| County FIPS | 20117 |
Winner: Republican by 49.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.0% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,527/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |