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Waterville, WA
Town in Douglas County, Washington.
Population
1,250
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,445
ZIP codes
0
Waterville and its ZIP codes
Waterville at a glance
- Waterville is about 12 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,589 a year, 20% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,000 (54% below Washington) and median rent is $1,200 a month.
Local data for Waterville, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waterville, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,589
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$262,000
Median rent
$1,200/mo
Homeownership
87.9%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (303), Mexican Americans (126), Norwegian Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Waterville.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,341
12,413 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,994
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$303M
FY 2026, $7,066 per person
How people get to work
Waterville, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waterville, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
778
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
29
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterville, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Waterville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EntiatCity | 6.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Chelan FallsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ChelanCity | 14 mi | 6.7 |
| SunnyslopeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8 |
| MansonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| East WenatcheeCity | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| Rock IslandCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| WenatcheeCity | 19 mi | 10.6 |
| South WenatcheeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| CashmereCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| MansfieldTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| LeavenworthCity | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| PaterosCity | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterville, WA in?
- Waterville is in Douglas County, Washington.
- What is the population of Waterville, WA?
- About 1,250 people live in Waterville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterville?
- Nearby places include Entiat (6.9 mi), Chelan Falls (11 mi), Chelan (14 mi), Sunnyslope (17 mi), Manson (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023