At a Glance
Median Income
$44,500
$29,165 per capita
Home Value
$146,800
Zillow: $137,218
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
28.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
22.5% smoking rate
How Walker Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walker Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walker Lake a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walker Lake residents earn a median household income of $44,500 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,165. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 90 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walker Lake is $146,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,218. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
2.6% of adults in Walker Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walker Lake has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population402
Median Age64.4 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,500
Per Capita$29,165
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.4%
County GDP$233M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,800
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$137,218
Housing Units249
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death19,161/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain4.2 in/yr
Elevation4,101 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute40 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Walker Lake was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.