Town guide
Waterville
A town of 829 people in Pepin County, Wisconsin
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Outdoors in Waterville
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Living in Waterville
Work & commute in Waterville
Full picture →Most working residents leave Waterville for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Durand (9%), Wabasha (7%) and Menomonie (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Durand
9%Wabasha, MN
7%Menomonie
6%Pepin
6%Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Waterville →
Health in Waterville
Compared with Wisconsin
1worse than WI
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Chippewa Valley HospitalDurand · 4.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Center - Menomonie Dental CenterMenomonie · 18.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54721, 54736 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Waterville →
Natural hazards in Waterville
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Waterville →
Climate in Waterville
Full climate →Waterville has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
27° / 10°Winter
56° / 34°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
57° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Waterville →
Libraries near Waterville
See all →Nearest: Durand Community LibraryDurand · 4.4 miles · 49 hrs a week
Where Waterville is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
Wisconsin · WI · Pepin CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Waterville
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