At a Glance
Median Income
$30,774
$30,345 per capita
Home Value
$100,300
Zillow: $171,055
Median Rent
$644/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
18.7% smoking rate
How Walhalla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walhalla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walhalla a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walhalla residents earn a median household income of $30,774 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,345. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walhalla is $100,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,055. Median rent is $644/month, with 27.8% 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 1969.
Education
13.0% of adults in Walhalla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walhalla has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population927
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$30,774
Per Capita$30,345
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,300
Rent$644
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$171,055
Housing Units544
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
Elevation991 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute30 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Walhalla was founded in 1845.
The median home in Walhalla was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.