Waterloo, Iowa

Population 68,294

Waterloo is located in Black Hawk County, IA. The population is 68,294, making Waterloo the largest city in Black Hawk County and the 6th largest city in the state of Iowa.

There are 16 public schools in Waterloo with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Waterloo is moderate , and there are 267 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Waterloo is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Waterloo property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Waterloo include Evansdale, East Waterloo Township and Cedar Falls.

Waterloo Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22%

Crime Rate

15.43% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 190
  • Violent Crimes: 452
  • Robbery: 56
  • Burglary: 760
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

70.30% Higher than national avg.
  • 267 offenders in Waterloo
  • 39.10 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

114 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 70
  • Registered Polluters: 20
  • Superfunds: 24
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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16 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 16 K-12 public schools in Waterloo, IA and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Waterloo's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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267 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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93 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Waterloo, IA issued 93 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 93 permits, 79 were issued for single family homes and 14 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Waterloo, IA issued 97 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 97 permits, 85 were issued for single family homes and 12 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $622
  • 1 Bedroom: $718
  • 2 Bedrooms: $903
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,197
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,523

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Environmental Hazards

114 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Waterloo, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Waterloo, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 16.05°
  • February 21.8°
  • March 36.22°
  • April 48°
  • May 60.79°
  • June 70.33°
  • July 74.27°
  • August 70.96°
  • September 62.22°
  • October 50.12°
  • November 38.1°
  • December 25.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Waterloo, IA

Earthquakes
Waterloo, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Waterloo, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Waterloo, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Waterloo, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Waterloo, IA: $43,566

Unemployment

Unemployment in Waterloo is 3.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.96%
White Collar - 48.04%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Rod Blum

Neighborhood Info

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