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Waterville

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Waterville

Total population

1,947

Median home value

$236,000

19%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$76,406

Waterville$76k
National$74k
Elevation309 m
Land area6.04 km²
Coordinates44.22°, -93.57°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
309 m
Area
6.04 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Waterville is a city in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,750 at the 2020 census. It is close to Sakatah Lake State Park on the Cannon River.

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History & geography

History

Waterville was platted in 1856 by nine New England natives. The name "Waterville" comes from, Waterville, Maine, E.I. Wright's, a member of the group, hometown. It is also mixed with the fact that it is positioned between Lake Tetonka and Lake Sakatah. A post office has been in operation at Waterville since 1856. Waterville was incorporated as a city in 1898.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Minnesota State Highways 13 and 60 are two of the main routes in the city.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
43.8
Median home value
$236,000
Housing units
1,050
Poverty rate
12%
Unemployment
7.3%

Race & ethnicity

White
89.2%
Black
1.3%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic
7.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
44.2219
Longitude
-93.5726
Water area
0.38 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

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Health (adults)

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Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
39,203
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,273
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    1,169
  • Red-winged Blackbird
    Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    1,145
  • Black-capped Chickadee
    Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    1,027
  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    1,004
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    884
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    830
  • Double-crested Cormorant
    Phalacrocorax auritus (Lesson, 1831) · Aves
    786

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
1
Largest magnitude
2.8
Largest event
2017-04-25

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)