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Waterville, MN
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
Population
1,947
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,153
ZIP codes
0
Waterville and its ZIP codes
Waterville at a glance
- Waterville is about 16 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,406, 14% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,000 (28% below Minnesota) and median rent is $884 a month.
Local data for Waterville, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waterville, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,406
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$236,000
Median rent
$884/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (650), Irish Americans (215), Norwegian Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Le Sueur County. PPP loans are for Waterville.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,051
8,456 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $6,285 per person
How people get to work
Waterville, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waterville, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
88
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterville, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Waterville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElysianCity | 5.1 mi | 1.2 |
| KilkennyCity | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| MorristownCity | 6.6 mi | 1.1 |
| JanesvilleCity | 9.7 mi | 1.5 |
| WarsawCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| WasecaCity | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| Madison LakeCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Le CenterCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| ClevelandCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MontgomeryCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| FaribaultCity | 16 mi | 15.7 |
| St. ClairCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| MedfordCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| PembertonCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| HeidelbergCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterville, MN in?
- Waterville is in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Waterville, MN?
- About 1,947 people live in Waterville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterville?
- Nearby places include Elysian (5.1 mi), Kilkenny (6.3 mi), Morristown (6.6 mi), Janesville (9.7 mi), Warsaw (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023