Waterloo

Black Hawk County, Iowa

Population 131K |Median income $66,417 |3 hospitals

Population

131,049

Black Hawk County

Median Income

$66,417

Near average

Median Home Value

$188,900

-17% vs avg

Median Age

35.7

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

131K-0%

Median Income

$66,417+45%

Median Home Value

$188,900+53%

Poverty Rate

14.9%-12%

Unemployment

4.6%-44%

Economics

Median Rent

$989/mo

Poverty Rate

14.9% +5% vs avg

Unemployment 4.6%

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.3%

Work From Home 8.9%

Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 79.5%

African American 9.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%

Asian 2.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity

40.4%

Short Sleep Duration

34.7%

High Blood Pressure

33.9%

Physical Inactivity

23.6%

Binge Drinking

20.9%

Frequent Mental Distress

16.8%

Current Smoking

15.6%

Frequent Physical Distress

12.2%

Diabetes

11.6%

Current Asthma

10.4%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 78.7%

Dental Visit 64%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

7.2%

Coronary Heart Disease

6.5%

Stroke

3.3%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3.5/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTER

WATERLOO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★★☆

ALLEN HOSPITAL

WATERLOO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Waterloo Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Warnings high

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle Threatens Eastern Top End with Category 3 Winds

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Carpentaria District Due to Abnormally High Tides

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Waterloo, IA? ▼

Waterloo, IA has a population of 131,049 people, located in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

What is the median household income in Waterloo? ▼

The median household income in Waterloo, IA is $66,417 per year. The poverty rate is 14.9%.

What is the median home value in Waterloo? ▼

The median home value in Waterloo, IA is $188,900. Median rent is $989/month.

What are the top health concerns in Waterloo? ▼

The top health indicators in Waterloo include Obesity (40.4%), Short Sleep Duration (34.7%), High Blood Pressure (33.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Waterloo? ▼

Waterloo has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Waterloo? ▼

The median age in Waterloo, IA is 35.7 years. 30.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Waterloo, IA is located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. With a population of 131K and a median household income of $66,417, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Waterloo area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Black Hawk County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.