Waterloo, IA
Living in Waterloo
Bikeability14
Walkability20
Commute97
Public Transit18
Affordability94
Public Safety41
Airports12
Hospitals78
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
68kPopulation+19 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black17%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$6.8k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty
18 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$117kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$621Median Monthly Rent+$126 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Waterloo
United States45
Iowa35
Waterloo Metro Area51
Black Hawk County52
Property Crime in Waterloo
United States48
Iowa43
Waterloo Metro Area43
Black Hawk County53
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waterloo
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado14
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waterloo, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waterloo, IA
Sacred Heart School
0 miles, E
Blessed Sacrament School
2 miles, NW
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Waterloo, IA
Allen College
3 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
5 miles, W
University of Northern Iowa
6 miles, W
Wartburg College
18 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waterloo, IA
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
2 miles, S
Allen Hospital
2 miles, N
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
6 miles, NW
Waverly Health Center
17 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Waterloo, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
5 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
53 miles, SE
Dubuque Regional Airport
84 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
94 miles, SW