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Walkerville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oceana County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
283 Population 228/sq mi density
$39,375 Median Income $15,647 per capita
$50,600 Home Value $168,234 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
95 Violent Crime/100K 7,211 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Walkerville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,375
48% below
$15,647 per capita
Home Value
$50,600
82% below
Zillow: $168,234
Violent Crime
95/100K
75% below
7,211/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
93% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Walkerville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Walkerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
18%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walkerville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walkerville residents earn a median household income of $39,375 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,647. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 567 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walkerville is $50,600 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,234. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Walkerville reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,211/100K.

Education

2.5% of adults in Walkerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walkerville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population283
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density228/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,375
Per Capita$15,647
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$833M
Avg Weekly Wage$878

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,600
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$168,234
Housing Units86
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent95/100K
Property7,211/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,787/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation879 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Walkerville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.