At a Glance
Median Income
$82,756
$36,164 per capita
Home Value
$171,800
Zillow: $275,436
Median Rent
$778/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Walcott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walcott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walcott a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walcott residents earn a median household income of $82,756 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,164. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,239 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walcott is $171,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,436. Median rent is $778/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Walcott reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 308/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Walcott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walcott has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,895
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,756
Per Capita$36,164
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$13,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,800
Rent$778
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$275,436
Housing Units835
Rent Burden18.5%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property308/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault123/100K
Burglary185/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,236/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation718 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Walcott was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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