Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Walkerton is a small town in Indiana with a population of 2,052. Residents earn $62,521 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Walkerton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Walkerton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Walkerton is $62,521, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Walkerton is $132,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Walkerton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 44 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 703 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.
21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Walkerton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches, including 54.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,521 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,790 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,140 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,799 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,539 |
| County GDP | $19,493M |
| Restaurants | 630 |
| Healthcare | 722 |
| Retail | 895 |
| Manufacturing | 315 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,800 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.63% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $132,300 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $223,362 |
| Median List Price | $232,500 |
| Median List Price | $232,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $185 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $807 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,800 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.63% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,846/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 722 |
| Total Violent | 43.9/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 43.9/100K |
| Total Property | 703.0/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 263.6/100K |
| Theft | 307.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 131.8/100K |
| Arson | 43.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 724 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,080/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4657°N, 86.4825°W |
| County FIPS | 18141 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.2% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,080/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 722 |
| Restaurants | 630 |
| Retail Stores | 895 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |