Waterville, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Marshall County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
748 Population 1,527/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $31,239 per capita
$90,300 Home Value $158,199 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,300 home value, $917/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Waterville, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,625
6% below
$31,239 per capita
Home Value
$90,300
68% below
Zillow: $158,199
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
94%
Home Value
32%
Rent
79%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waterville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,239. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 413 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waterville is $90,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,199. Median rent is $917/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

15.0% of adults in Waterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waterville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population748
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,527/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$31,239
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$704M
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,300
Rent$917
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$158,199
Housing Units371
Rent Burden23.6%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,485/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,175 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Waterville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.