Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area, IA
Living in the Waterloo Metro Area
Bikeability29
Walkability49
Commute94
Public Transit23
Affordability82
Public Safety50
Airports11
Hospitals79
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
170kPopulation+3.7k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
29%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate31%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$150kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$636Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas64%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Waterloo Metro Area
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in the Waterloo Metro Area
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| 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 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Waterloo Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding41
Tornado17
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area, IA
St Patrick School
1 miles, E
Valley Lutheran School
4 miles, SE
Blessed Sacrament School
5 miles, SE
Waterloo Christian School
7 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area, IA
University of Northern Iowa
2 miles, S
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
4 miles, S
Allen College
7 miles, E
Wartburg College
13 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area, IA
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
1 miles, E
Allen Hospital
7 miles, E
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
8 miles, SE
Waverly Health Center
13 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
4 miles, E
The Eastern Iowa Airport
60 miles, SE
Dubuque Regional Airport
90 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
92 miles, SW