Waterville, Kansas
City · Population 650 · #248 in Kansas
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About Waterville
Set in the northern part of Kansas, Waterville is a tiny community counting 650 people who proudly call it home.
Waterville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,327 residents per square mile.
📰 Waterville News Today
- Jenna Vathauer Obituary Aug 13, 2026 - Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie - Anderes Funeral Homes · Aug 13
- David Vinduska Obituary Apr 16, 2026 - Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie - Anderes Funeral Homes · Apr 16
- Kenneth Winkenwader Obituary (2026) - Waterville, KS - Christie-Anderes Funeral Home - Waterville Legacy obituary · Jul 27
- Francis Arganbright Obituary Mar 12, 2026 - Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie - Anderes Funeral Homes · Mar 12
- Karen Peterson Obituary Apr 22, 2026 - Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie Anderes - Pfeifley Funeral Home/Christie - Anderes Funeral Homes · Apr 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Waterville Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Waterville — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waterville
- City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Waterville
- Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)650
Rank in state#248 of 626
Land area0.49 sq mi
Density1,327/sq mi
Coordinates39.6917, -96.7468