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Waterloo

A town of 2,073 people in Indiana
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About Waterloo

Town in Indiana, United States
2,116Population
1.8 sq miArea
906 ftElevation

Waterloo is a town in Grant and Smithfield townships, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,116 at the 2020 census.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code46793
Area code260
Living in Waterloo

Housing in Waterloo

$258K▲ 7.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Waterloo home is worth about $258,000, up 7.3% in a year, close to the Indiana typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Waterloo for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Wayne (19%), Auburn (13%) and Kendallville (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Fort Wayne
19%
Auburn
13%
Kendallville
5%
Angola
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Waterloo →

Health in Waterloo

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

1better than IN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Parkview Dekalb HospitalAuburn · 4.9 mi · ER
Alliance Health Centers- Dekalb Suite 101Auburn · 4.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Waterloo · CMS · HRSAHealth in Waterloo →

Natural hazards in Waterloo

21
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Waterloo →

Climate in Waterloo

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Waterloo has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 20°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
81° / 60°Summer
62° / 42°Fall
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Waterloo’s library

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Waterloo-Grant Township Public Library300 South Wayne Street · part of Waterloo-Grant Township Public Library
E-books56 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Waterloo-Grant Township Public Library →
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