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Waterville, IA
City in Allamakee County, Iowa.
Population
137
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
387
ZIP codes
0
Waterville and its ZIP codes
Waterville at a glance
- Waterville is about 6.7 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Waterville, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allamakee County. PPP loans are for Waterville.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +2.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,930
4,802 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $8,497 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waterville, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
422
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterville, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Waterville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Harpers FerryCity | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| WaukonCity | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| LansingCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| MononaCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| MarquetteCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Lynxville, WIVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| LuanaCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Prairie du Chien, WICity | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| McGregorCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Eastman, WIVillage | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| Ferryville, WIVillage | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| De Soto, WIVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| PostvilleCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| FarmersburgCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Seneca, WICensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount Sterling, WIVillage | 20 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterville, IA in?
- Waterville is in Allamakee County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Waterville, IA?
- About 137 people live in Waterville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterville?
- Nearby places include Harpers Ferry (7.3 mi), Waukon (10 mi), Lansing (11 mi), Monona (12 mi), Marquette (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023