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Waterville, KS


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Waterville, Kansas

Waterville, Kansas, in Marshall county, is 72 miles NW of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 116 miles S of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 681 people lived in Waterville.

The People and Families of Waterville

In Waterville, about 64% of adults are married. Waterville is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waterville had a median family income of $38,472. Significantly, more adults in Waterville have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Kansas. In the city, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Waterville.

Waterville Housing

An estimated 82% of living spaces in Waterville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Waterville offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Waterville, 90% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Waterville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Waterville Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Waterville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Waterville, KS

Comparing Waterville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built11
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