WatervilleIA
A town of 112, settled in 1850.
Is Waterville a good place to live?
Waterville’s average trip to work is 36 minutes, where Iowa’s towns sit at 19 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. No town among the 141 in Iowa we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Waterville. Waterville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
112 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Waterville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Waterville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Waterville.
Waterville stands out in Iowa and nationally, with more of its households who own their home
94% of households own their home in Waterville, against 70% in Iowa’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. Typical home values rose 8% in the year to September 2026.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Waterville
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Waterville, a typical July afternoon runs cooler than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
Waterville’s July high is 82°F. Waterville has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Waterville is
Waterville beats the Iowa average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 42% of adults have obesity in Waterville.
| Waterville | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Waterville | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.9% | 84.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Waterville | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.9% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Waterville Pines Park | — | 9 |
| 2. Waterville Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Waterville
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Waterville; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Waterville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Waterville
City in Iowa, United States
Waterville is a city in Paint Creek Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 109 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1850
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 883 ft
- ZIP code
- 52170
Questions about Waterville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Waterville, IA a good place to live?
Waterville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.