Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 19 min5:31 am – 8:50 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 3 min7:35 am – 4:39 pm
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People17,952 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 38.57,445 householdsMedian household income $50,060Median home value $95,900Median rent $952 a month58% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,582 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting10.3% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 7,725 employedMain industries: manufacturing 24%, education and health care 16%, retail 13%Average commute 17 minutes78% drive alone, 12% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 7% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher86% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 89%, Spanish 6%, other Asian or Pacific languages 1%, French or Haitian Creole 1%6% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowBlack Hawk County, IA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsDrought Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality53% of days had good air in 2025195 of 365 days measured168 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 49, worst day 158main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Black Hawk County monitors, IA
Internet at home85% of households have a broadband subscription59% have cable, fibre or DSL20% rely on a mobile data plan alone13% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterWaterloo Water Worksserves 69,504 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
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