At a Glance
Median Income
$83,663
$39,796 per capita
Home Value
$198,700
Zillow: $272,715
Violent Crime
97/100K
4,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Walesboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walesboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walesboro a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walesboro residents earn a median household income of $83,663 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,796. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,119 business establishments, including 168 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walesboro is $198,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,715. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Walesboro reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,332/100K.
Education
56.9% of adults in Walesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walesboro has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population233
Median Age23.9 yrs
Density1,013/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,663
Per Capita$39,796
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,700
Rent
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$272,715
Housing Units132
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property4,332/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,281/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation607 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Walesboro was built in 1954.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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