Waterloo, IL

Waterloo, Illinois

Introduction to Waterloo, Illinois

Waterloo, Illinois, in Monroe county, is 21 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is included in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 7,614 people lived in Waterloo.

Waterloo History

Waterloo was first settled in by French explorers in the 1600s. American settlement in the area began with the arrival of James Garretson, Larken Rutherford and James Moore, who came from Virginia and Maryland. This was the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory. The plot of land, on which the community of Waterloo was established was purchased by Illinois State Senator George Forquer in 1818. German settlers began to arrive in the 1830s, which marked a considerable rise in the population of the area. Waterloo was officially incorporated in 1888.

Waterloo and nearby Attractions

• Eugene Field House and Toy Museum
• Peabody River State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Fort de Chartres
• Illinois Caverns State Natural Area
• Missouri Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Waterloo

Lcal golfers can enjoy a round at Acorns Golf Links or at the Ridge Golf and Country Club. The St. Louis Zoo and World Aquarium is a popular local recreational spot. Local museums include the Eugene Field House and Toy Museum, the Carondelet Historic Center, the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame and the Museum of Westward Expansion. The community hosts the Monroe County Fair every July.

Waterloo Transportation

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is nearby.

Waterloo Higher Education

Universities near Waterloo include Webster University, the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Washington University.

High Points

Waterloo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Waterloo, IL

Comparing Waterloo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Waterloo Almanac

Waterloo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Waterloo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Waterloo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Waterloo Public Libraries

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Wal-Mart in Waterloo

Waterloo High Schools (2004)

WATERLOO HIGH SCHOOL
200 BELLEFONTAINE DR
618-939-3455
Serves 877 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Waterloo Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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