At a Glance
Median Income
$93,523
$38,760 per capita
Home Value
$196,400
Zillow: $330,251
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
13.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
1,753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 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+
3.6 / 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 $93,523 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,760. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walcott is $196,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,251. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 13.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Walcott reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,753/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Walcott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walcott has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population302
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,523
Per Capita$38,760
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,400
Rent$1,102
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$330,251
Housing Units134
Rent Burden13.3%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property1,753/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation955 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Walcott was founded in 1880.
The median home in Walcott was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hector International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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