A town of 1,144, settled in 1887. Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns.
The thing Waldo does most differently from other towns.
1,372 people in 2010; 1,144 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Ordered by what stands out in Waldo. Another town gets a different order.
Waldo beats the Arkansas average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Waldo | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 18.6% | 10.4% |
Most working residents leave Waldo for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Magnolia (37%), Camden (8%) and El Dorado (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Waldo has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 34°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
7 notable people were born in Waldo.
City in Arkansas, United States
Waldo is a city in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Waldo had a population of 1,151.
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