At a Glance
Median Income
$116,477
$45,208 per capita
Home Value
$274,500
Zillow: $335,046
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
12.8% smoking rate
How Walford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walford a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walford residents earn a median household income of $116,477 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,208. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walford is $274,500 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,046. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
33.8% of adults in Walford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walford has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,318
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,267/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,477
Per Capita$45,208
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$274,500
Rent
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$335,046
Housing Units517
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation795 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Walford was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.