Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waterford’s best subject grades are an A for walkability and schools and an A+ for history; its weakest is a C− for incomes. On history, just 147 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns do better. Waterford has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Waterford beats most towns.
Eagle Hotel| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Waterford El Sch | K–5 | 340 |
| Fort LeBoeuf MS | 6–8 | 471 |
| Fort LeBoeuf SHS | 9–12 | 652 |
Census counts: 403 in 1840, 1,476 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1909 and 4 maps from 1929 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Waterford is from typical.
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Who provides power, water and the rest in Waterford, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Waterford.
Its three schools are below. Public schools: Fort LeBoeuf SD. The largest public high school is Fort LeBoeuf SHS, with 652 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort LeBoeuf MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 471 | B |
| Fort LeBoeuf SHSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 652 | A− |
| Waterford El SchTop results in townGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 340 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Waterford’s FEMA hazard score is 13 of 100, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (30 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100). Expected losses in Waterford break down as 78% from inland flooding and 5% from strong winds.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Waterford’s peak summer temperature is 81°F, against 85°F in Pennsylvania’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Half commute less than 13 miles. The average trip to work in Waterford is 31 minutes. Most people who work leave Waterford to do it: just 8% work in town. Waterford: 16% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Waterford | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $51,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Nearly a fifth of adults smoke cigarettes in Waterford. On the CDC’s 26 measures, Waterford is ahead of Pennsylvania on 1 and behind on 3.
| Waterford | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 24% | 23% |
| What stands out | Waterford | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 72% | 67.5% |
| More smokers | 18.6% | 15.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.2 miles of trail wind through 1 park or preserve. One park or preserve covers 6 acres in Waterford.
| Waterford | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.5% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gazebo Park | 0.2 mi | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The share of households in Waterford who own their home: 49%. For Waterford, the median rent is $1,003 a month.
| Waterford | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 49% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,003 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Waterford. Close and well known come first.
in town LandmarkFort Le Boeuf
16 mi State parkPresque Isle State Park
34 mi LakeChautauqua Lake14 mi Theme parkWaldameer Park
27 mi Theme parkConneaut Lake Park9 mi Theme parkSplash LagoonFort Le Boeuf: Charles M. Stotz ?, Public domain · Presque Isle State Park: Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chautauqua Lake: Banderas, Public domain · Conneaut Lake Park: daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
4 within 15 miles of the center of Waterford
About 4 of every 100 Waterford residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
2 places in Waterford on the National Register of Historic Places.
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Waterford is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,475 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area. Waterford is named after County Waterford in Ireland. Waterford is an independent municipality located entirely within (and surrounded by) Waterford Township and is located near the geographic center of the township.
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Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
The typical home is worth about $168,000, 42% below the Pennsylvania typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
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