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Waterville

A village of 1,731 people in New York
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About Waterville

Village in New York, United States
1,473Population
1.4 sq miArea
1,201 ftElevation

Waterville (called Ska-na-wis, "long swamp" by the Haudenosaunee) is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 1,473.

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ZIP code13480
Living in Waterville

Housing in Waterville

$230K▲ 8.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Waterville home is worth about $230,000, up 8.4% in a year, 56% below the New York typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Waterville

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Most working residents leave Waterville for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Utica (12%), Sangerfield (12%) and New Hartford (9%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Utica
12%
Sangerfield
12%
New Hartford
9%
Marshall
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Waterville →

Health in Waterville

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New York

7better than NY·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Community Memorial HospitalHamilton · 11.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Mosaic Health Utica DentalUtica · 12.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Waterville · CMS · HRSAHealth in Waterville →

Natural hazards in Waterville

20
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Waterville →

Climate in Waterville

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Waterville has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 77 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 15°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
77° / 56°Summer
58° / 39°Fall
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Waterville’s library

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Waterville Public Library206 White Street · part of Waterville Public Library
Fine-freeE-books38 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Waterville Public Library →
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