WaldwickWI
A town of 453, settled in 1850.
Is Waldwick a good place to live?
Waldwick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
453 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Waldwick: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Waldwick, 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 Waldwick.
Waldwick stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
In Waldwick, 4% of residents live below the poverty line. Half commute less than 31 miles. The town’s typical journey to work comes in at 26 minutes. The top destinations are Madison (28%), Dodgeville (10%) and Barneveld (4%).
| Waldwick | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards: low risk in Waldwick, mostly inland flooding
In Waldwick, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 25 of 100, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 23 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 41% come from inland flooding and 19% from cold waves. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Waldwick after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2013.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Waldwick’s year
For Waldwick, the midsummer high is 82°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Waldwick is
The share of adults in Waldwick who worry about having enough food is 9.2%, below both the Wisconsin town median (10%) and the median of U.S. towns (14%). Against the Wisconsin average, Waldwick comes out ahead on 7 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1. Among adults in the town, 29% feel lonely.
| Waldwick | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Waldwick | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.2% | 8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
In Waldwick, 0.5% of the land is conserved
4.2 miles of trail. The trail density in Waldwick is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Waldwick | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Waldwick
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Waldwick; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Waldwick residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Waldwick for work
Where Waldwick’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Waldwick
Town in Wisconsin, United States
The Town of Waldwick is a town located in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 460 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Jonesdale is located in the town.
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- Area
- 42 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,093 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Waldwick
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Waldwick, WI a good place to live?
Waldwick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.