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Crime in Waterloo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waterloo. Key points include:
There were 1,939 total crimes in Waterloo in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waterloo is 2,920.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waterloo is 476.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waterloo is 2,444.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waterloo is 37.83% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Waterloo Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waterloo / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,939 | 2,920.8 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 316 | 476.0 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 23 | 34.6 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 264 | 397.7 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,623 | 2,444.8 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 389 | 586.0 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,101 | 1,658.5 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 133 | 200.3 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Waterloo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waterloo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waterloo is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waterloo is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Waterloo is $143,280.
The median income in Waterloo is $57,480.
Waterloo's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waterloo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waterloo | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 70 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waterloo, IA Weather
The average high in Waterloo is 57.5° and the average low is 37.1°.
There are 63.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.3 inches of precipitation each year with 34.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Waterloo, IA Photos
2 Reviews & Comments About Waterloo
I live in a town next to Waterloo where the most you hear about us is the grand opening of some restaurant or something. But when we hear news about waterloo it's always things like someone was shot and killed or stabbed to death or something. And now people are coming to the town I live in and killing people around there. It's all people from Waterloo and the people there are genuinely nice and are just living in the wrong town with the wrong people. Anyways it's sad how they all kill each other in that town and everything is generally perfect in my town even though they are basically connected. What also s***s is people from Waterloo are coming to my town and shooting at innocent people it really just s***s.
Commenting on the review left by the Cedar Falls person. Your people- "Your" people must be into drugs,too, or my people wouldn't be bothering yours. My family lives in both communities and we have never been shot at or anything like that.
My favorite place is home.
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Waterloo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waterloo
The current population in Waterloo is 67,008. The population has decreased 1.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67,008 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 66,947 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 67,256 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 67,695 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 67,671 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 67,912 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 68,134 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 68,146 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 68,357 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 68,432 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 68,392 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 68,327 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 68,248 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 68,106 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 67,893 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waterloo
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Waterloo is:
65.5% White with 43,880 White residents.
16.4% African American with 11,004 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 80 American Indian residents.
3.2% Asian with 2,125 Asian residents.
1.4% Hawaiian with 964 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 80 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 3,259 Two Or More residents.
8.4% Hispanic with 5,616 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waterloo | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.5% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.4% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waterloo
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Waterloo is 51.0% female with 34,173 female residents.
Waterloo is 49.0% male with 32,835 male residents.
| Gender | Waterloo | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waterloo for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Waterloo completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Waterloo completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Waterloo completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Waterloo completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Waterloo completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Waterloo completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Waterloo completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Waterloo completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Waterloo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waterloo | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waterloo, Iowa
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5.2% of households in Waterloo earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Waterloo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.5% of households in Waterloo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Waterloo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.0% of households in Waterloo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.7% of households in Waterloo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Waterloo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.6% of households in Waterloo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Waterloo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.8% of households in Waterloo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waterloo | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.7% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
