Walker Lake, NV

Walker Lake, NV

At a Glance

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)

Is Walker Lake a Good Place to Live?

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.

Safety & Crime

Walker Lake reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 660/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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