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Waterville, KS
City in Marshall County, Kansas.
Population
748
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,521
ZIP codes
0
Waterville and its ZIP codes
Waterville at a glance
- Waterville is about 42 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,611, 8% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,300 (58% below Kansas) and median rent is $600 a month.
Local data for Waterville, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waterville, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,611
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$91,300
Median rent
$600/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (185), Irish Americans (112), Dutch Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Waterville.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,802
4,323 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,044
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.4M
FY 2026, $8,506 per person
How people get to work
Waterville, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.4%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waterville, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
90° / 15°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterville, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Waterville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue RapidsCity | 4.8 mi | 2 |
| BarnesCity | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| MarysvilleCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| GreenleafCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| HerkimerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BremenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| HanoverCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HomeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| FrankfortCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| LinnCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| RandolphCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| WashingtonCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| OlsburgCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| OketoCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| PalmerCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| BeattieCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterville, KS in?
- Waterville is in Marshall County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Waterville, KS?
- About 748 people live in Waterville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterville?
- Nearby places include Blue Rapids (4.8 mi), Barnes (6.8 mi), Marysville (12 mi), Greenleaf (13 mi), Herkimer (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023