Waterville, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,353 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,854 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$247,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$474 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,155 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
1
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee Metro Area
2
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
4
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee Metro Area
4
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 14 28
Feb 1 7 32
Mar 1 2 40
Apr 1 0 48
May 1 0 56
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 0 0 61
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 2 6 36
Dec 2 21 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, WA State Legislative District 7, WA State Legislative District 7, WA
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Schools

Waterville Elementary
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Waterville High School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Paul Rumburg Elementary
7 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Wenatchee Valley College
20 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Big Bend Community College
47 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Central Washington University
50 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Central Washington Hospital
20 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
105 miles, W • 4.1 star
Tri-Cities Airport
106 miles, S • 1 star
Spokane International Airport
118 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Bellingham International Airport
138 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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