Waterville, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
143 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$93,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$325 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$604 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
91.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allamakee County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Allamakee County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 18
Feb 1 8 23
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 5 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 3 36
Dec 1 9 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 32, IA State House District 64, IA
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Schools

Waterville Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
St Patrick School
10 miles, NW
East Campus Elementary School
10 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Luther College
26 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Northeast Iowa Community College
29 miles, W • 1.9 star
Upper Iowa University
36 miles, W • 2.3 star
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
37 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Winneshiek Medical Center
25 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
46 miles, NE • 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
63 miles, S • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
72 miles, W • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
77 miles, NW • 1 star
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