At a Glance
Median Income
$62,521
$27,790 per capita
Home Value
$132,300
Zillow: $223,362
Median Rent
$807/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
703/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Walkerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walkerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walkerton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walkerton residents earn a median household income of $62,521 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,790. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walkerton is $132,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,362. Median rent is $807/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Walkerton reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 703/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Walkerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walkerton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,052
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,080/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,521
Per Capita$27,790
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,300
Rent$807
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$223,362
Housing Units800
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property703/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary264/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation724 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Walkerton was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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